We are seeking to establish a pool of School Officer for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during Term 4 2024 and the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Mount Hawthorn Education Support Centre (ESC) is a public school for children with special needs with a strong emphasis on reaching for independence. We provide a high support learning environment that aims develop abilities, independence and educational, physical, and social skills and knowledge, in preparation for the future.
Our staff strive to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, by working closely with parents, carers, members of the local community and supporting agencies. Our school shares a campus, School Board and P&C with Mount Hawthorn Primary School and enjoy a strong relationship with the staff and local community.
Find out more about our school by visiting mounthawthornesc.com.au or Schools Online
The Role
As the first point of contact for our school, the school officer is responsible for building positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, staff and the wider community. Using their strong interpersonal skills, suitable applicants should possess excellence in customer service delivery and be passionate about providing effective clerical support, with an eye for detail while being able to work independently. They will be responsible for meeting and greeting visitors, answering the telephone, and responding to routine enquiries. Suitable applicants will also assist with general administrative duties, such as the preparation of correspondence, maintaining student records and faults management. Attention to detail and the flexibility to work in various roles are highly desirable qualities.
Suitable applicants will be required to meet deadlines and work well within a team environment. They will ideally use their excellent oral and written communication skills to perform a variety of student-related activities, including general data entry, enrolment processes, publication generation, receipting of contributions/charges and possess a good understanding of excel and word processing. They should have a strong customer service focus that is welcoming and professional and have the ability to provide effective clerical and administrative support.
Suitable applicants will also assist with the maintenance of school facilities, assets and resources, maintain and order office supplies, distribute and collect documents, forms and mail, and collect and receipt monies in accordance with Departmental procedures. In addition, applicants with experience working with iPads with tasks which include deployment of apps through our Mobile Device Management software and basic support for students with iPads would be also desirable.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Amber McCahey, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9338 0500 or amber.mccahey@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Demonstrated experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and /or preparing financial returns.
- Demonstrated ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS926588
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 24 October 2024.
