Please note - as of 6/03/2025 the application closing date has been extended
We are seeking to establish a pool of School Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during Term 2, 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
At South Ballajura Primary School (PS), our students are at the heart of everything we do. We know that primary education only takes 8 years, but lasts a lifetime.
Together, we all strive to:
- make a difference in the lives of all students;
- commit to reducing the gap between high and low achievers within our school;
- transform the working and learning conditions of our teachers so that growth, commitment, engagement, and the constant spawning of leadership is being fostered.
Our students come from diverse cultural backgrounds; with the majority of students having a language background other than English. We also co-share our site with the South Ballajura Education Support Centre and are committed to continuing to strengthen our partnership as South Ballajura Schools now and into the future.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.southballajuraps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
South Ballajura PS has a significant multicultural community and as School Officer you will be the first point of contact for our school and will be responsible for making all families and students feel welcome, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information.
Suitable applicants will ideally have a friendly, positive and caring attitude and possess the qualities to promote excellence within our school and to interact with parents and the wider community.
The School Officer will be responsible for supporting the Manager Corporate Services in administering the financial resources of the school including receipting of monies, invoice processing, banking, assisting with end of month procedures and ensuring data integrity.
Applicants should possess strong attention to detail and work well within a team environment. You will ideally have strong organisational skills and be able to deliver outcomes while working to deadlines in a sometimes challenging and fast paced environment.
Proficiency in using Compass, HRMIS, SIS (Integris), RM Billing and RM Finance would be considered favourably.
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 Mariana Anthony, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9207 0100 or mariana.anthony@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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- 1. Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- 3. Demonstrated ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- 4. Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
- 5. 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: SS/SS954682
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 14 March 2025
