We are seeking to establish a pool of School Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Bannister Creek Primary School (PS) is an Independent public school, situated in Lynwood. Our culturally rich community school caters for approximately 610 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 speaking 51 different home languages. In a beautifully planned environment that focuses on providing sustainable opportunities including a school gardening club with vegetable gardens, and an outdoor classroom on site as well as Moort Boodja - a 6 Seasons Garden, our students are nurtured to be autonomous learners who care for themselves, each other, and our environment. We have 23 classrooms including 6 purpose-built Early Childhood Education (ECE) rooms, as well as a contemporary library resource centre, specialist art and music rooms and a fully enclosed undercover area.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.bannistercreekps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants should focus on teamwork, self-motivation, initiative and model excellence in customer and administrative support service delivery. They will ideally have strong organisational skills, attention to detail and be able to deliver outcomes while working to deadlines. Suitable applicants should be able to work collaboratively in a challenging, dynamic school environment as part of the office team. Previous school experience as Level 1 School Officer is advantageous.
Duties / Responsibilities ideally required but not limited to:
- Assist the Manager Corporate Services to maintain the financial position of the school.
- Handle Front Desk Inquiries
- Create and prepare material for publication on School Facebook page and website.
- Manage student medical forms.
- Process lesson attendance records
- Knowledge of RM Finance and RM Billing
- Knowledge of Human Resources Management Information System
- Thorough knowledge of SIS Integris is highly advantageous.
- Experience in event management for end of year award ceremonies
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 Marnie Herbert, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9366 0907 or emailing marnie.herbert@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) 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/SS935974
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 2 December 2024
