This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Highgate Primary School (PS) is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic School Officer who can take initiative and work both independently and as part of our friendly team.
Highgate PS is a great place to work. The staff are committed, hard-working, and willing to go above and beyond for each other and for the students. There is shared ownership, accountability, and responsibility for the school community and the students' progress. Everyone works hard to create a healthy school with a great internal culture.
Find out more about our school by visiting Highgate Primary School or Schools Online
The Role
We’re looking for someone with experience in office duties in a busy school environment, a confident phone manner, and a friendly, positive attitude. Knowledge of SIS, RM Billing, RM Finance, HRMIS and Compass, would be desirable.
You should represent the school, making important first impressions both in person and over the phone, providing accurate information and support to parents, students, staff and community members, ideally using great communication and interpersonal skills. You shoud create a welcoming environment, making sure the office is a friendly and supportive place for students and school community to visit. While also assisting with administrative tasks which may include; enrolments, attendance tracking and other administrative duties that support student needs, ensuring the confidentiality and security of sensitive material.
You will be working alongside the Manager Corporate Services to manage the schools financial, human, and physical resources ideally with keen attention to detail and flexibility.
You should play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality education. We value well-rounded experience, and you’ll have the chance to grow and develop your skills through mentoring and professional learning opportunities.
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 Stephen Ivey, Principal on (08) 9253 2700 or emailing Stephen.Ivey@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/SS929185
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, 18 November 2024
