This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024.
East Beechboro Primary School (PS) is a highly respected Independent Public School in the City of Swan, catering for the educational needs of approximately 400 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our student population is inclusive of many cultural backgrounds as well as students with special needs. Approximately 10% of our students have an Indigenous background.
We build trusting relationships with our community by promoting partnerships between staff, parents and students to ensure the academic, social and emotional success of every student. Students are encouraged and motivated to maximise all opportunities in a positive and values rich learning environment that nurtures the whole child. As a cornerstone of the community, East Beechboro PS promotes a caring and friendly hub for our families. You should ideally be a professional, friendly, and caring team member, and as part of the Corporate Services team should continue to foster this culture.
Find out more about our school by visiting eastbeechboroprimary.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant should exhibit interpersonal skills with the ability to efficiently meet deadlines, working autonomously or with other school support staff. The School Officer will ideally excel in the provision of general clerical and administrative tasks, displaying attention to detail in the accurate maintenance of school databases and the preparation of correspondence, newsletters, notices and other materials. The successful applicant will undertake front office duties, assist visitor queries and support the Manager Corporate Services with induction and training of school support staff and recruitment processes. In addition, they should be proficient at operating and maintaining office equipment, including monitoring and ordering office consumables. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite is highly regarded, and experience in the Department of Education (DOE) software systems and software packages is highly desirable, including HRMIS (Human Resource Management Information System), Integris, RM Finance, RM Billing and Asset Manager.
This role requires applicants that ideally possess strong organisational skills in delivering and prioritising tasks when under pressure. As a team player, you should possess good verbal and written communication and be able to liaise with staff, students, families and visitors. As the first point of contact for staff, students, and visitors to our school, you should be friendly, confident, articulate, organised, and approachable. Therefore, the ability to multitask and manage the pressure of working in a busy, open plan office is highly 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 Dana Marshall, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6216 1901 or by emailing dana.marshall@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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated experience in providing general office administrative support with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively
- Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work 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/SS921316
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 Monday, 25 November 2024
