This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Southern River College is seeking a Administrative Support Officer to join our dedicated and supportive team.
Southern River College seeks to create opportunities for all students progressing through their educational journey. With our ATAR pathway, general education and vocational programs we offer the scope for success for every child. Our Inspire programs in Lower School enables students to follow their passion with our Inspire Academic, Netball, Music, Soccer and Volleyball programs. Our STEM enrichment program is achieving noteworthy success with competitions both locally and interstate offering challenging, engaging and innovative technologies.
Our RIVER Way informs our vision and ethos. We use research and data to inform our practice so we can learn and grow together. High impact teaching strategies support our focus on excellence in teaching and learning. Visible learning enhances our capacity to understand our effectiveness and our progress. We engage our community to create real opportunities for our students. The Wellbeing Centre uses growth mindset to support all our students. Our ‘why’ informs our practice, our actions, and the purpose of our vision as we seek to achieve a shared sense of belonging where everyone is inspired and empowered to reach their full potential.
Further information about Southern River College can be found by visiting https://www.southernrivercollege.wa.edu.au/ or Schools Online
The Role
The Administrative Support Officer will ideally provide advice and support in the coordination of human resource activities and operations. The successful applicant will ideally have experience in the use of Recruitment Advertising Management Systems (RAMS), Human Resources Management Information Systems (HRMIS) and School Information Systems (SIS).
The successful applicant will manage job vacancies in RAMS; coordinating HRMIS including for leave, payment and electronic advices processing; Spreadsheet management for all staff in association with the Deputy Principal and Manager Corporate Services; assisting in the implementation of staff induction; probation and performance management; Payroll verification and certification, including data entry for casual pay, providing human resource advice and information to staff is also integral to this role. Working with our Executive team and the Education Department’s Human Resources team to deliver Quality service with an approachable, caring, and friendly demeanour.
The successful applicant assists the Manager of Corporate Services to develop and implement asset management and maintenance strategies for school facilities, equipment and buildings and will ideally have well-developed ICT skills including knowledge of a system such as Compass, HRMIS, SIS (including RM Billing) and the ability to create, operate and manipulate databases, spreadsheets, and extract reports. They should have sound conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify patterns, process improvements, problems and solutions.
The successful applicant will ideally have sound written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, be highly organised, have the ability to solve problems, meet deadlines, and implement strategy and manage Human Resource systems and processes.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, Please contact Mr Brian Hand, by telephoning (08) 9391 6500 or emailing brian.hand@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, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably 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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Demonstrated skills and knowledge of contemporary human resource management practices, including experience in the development, implementation and monitoring of business operations and systems.
- Demonstrated well developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels and work effectively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated well developed computer skills, including ability to create, operate, extract reports and manipulate databases, spreadsheets and systems.
- Demonstrated initiative and good organisational skills, including the ability to identify priorities and meet deadlines.
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/SS932159
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, 2 December 2024.
