This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
Cottesloe Primary School (PS) has developed a positive culture of collaboration between staff, families and students. We strive to offer learning pathways for students and staff towards future success.
We value diversity, wellbeing and seek excellence through reflection, collaboration and improvement. Our school is committed to future success through a quality, innovative and inclusive education. An education that delivers excellence in learning, develops critical and creative thinking and fosters strength of character.
Cottesloe PS is committed to the Department of Education’s direction in identifying, developing and supporting future leaders.
Find out more about our school by visiting cottesloeps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant should have a thorough understanding of how to apply customer service principles and practices, possess effective communication and clerical skills, and be a supportive, capable team member. You will ideally have sound organisational skills and the flexibility to adapt to new roles and responsibilities to suit the growing business needs of the school. Applicants with experience in enrolment procedures and processes, as well as RM billing would be very desirable.
The successful applicant should model effective and quality customer and administrative support service delivery and ideally use their interpersonal and communication skills to work in collaboration with the administration team, school support staff, our school community and teaching staff. In addition, you should ideally have experience with relevant software packages - particularly databases and word processing.
Responsibilities of the School Officer may include student attendance, undertaking reception duties, meeting and greeting visitors, answering the telephone, responding to routine enquiries and requests for information, and maintaining school databases including records and management information systems to ensure they are accurate and up-to date. Knowledge of the Student Information System (SIS), RM Finance, HRMIS and the Microsoft Office 365 suite would be 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 Lena Harvey, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9382 7300 or emailing lena.harvey@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/SS910190
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 6 November 2024
