This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Golden Bay Primary School (PS) proudly opened as an Independent Public School in 2015, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school is a learning community focused on excellence, respect and integrity. We work together with our parents and school community to build strong partnerships, have a shared belief system that provides a responsive and stimulating learning environment, and value the needs and interests of individual students. At Golden Bay PS, we pride ourselves on achieving high standards across all learning areas while developing the critical and creative potential of each student.
We deliver an inclusive, diverse and exciting range of programs to our students with teachers and support staff selected to deliver the best possible education for children in the Golden Bay area. Our focus is on child engagement and wellbeing with a vision that focuses on students, staff and the community living together, learning together, and succeeding together.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.goldenbayps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will undertake administrative tasks, whilst providing the school community with excellent support. The School Support Officer provides a customer-focused service to internal and external clients and attends to routine reception and client enquiries, answers incoming telephone calls and directs enquiries to the appropriate officer in a timely manner. In addition, you will prepare general correspondence, notices and other material.
The role of School Support Officer may require you to assist with administrative processes that ensure a responsive and effective student support service, including collaborating and conducting discussions with students, staff, parents/carers, and community members. The successful applicant will ideally have a vibrant personality, be high motivated, flexible, reliable and have a high degree of resilience as student services is a fast-paced environment. You should provide a high level of customer service in all matters of student services as required, in a timely and efficient manner. As the ‘face’ of Student Services at the front desk you will triage students to prioritise issues and concerns.
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 Michelle McDonald, Manager Corporate Services on 9583 8800 or michelle.mcdonald@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 WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain 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 one (1) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated well developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support and events coordination and in applying customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated relevant knowledge and expertise in First Aid.
- Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills with the ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to use a range of application software packages, particularly Microsoft Office, databases, spreadsheets and publishing programs.
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/TCH934674
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, 27 November 2024
