This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.2 FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025 with possible permanency
Situated 230kms south-east of Perth in the Shire of Wickepin, our school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and offers a nurturing school experience where every student is encouraged to achieve personal success. Wickepin Primary School (PS) has a strong community focus and is integral to the thriving and rural community of Wickepin.
Wickepin PS provides a safe supportive learning environment and guides our students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners. We believe that strong relationships are integral to our school and aim to instil a love of learning in every child, through the supportive relationships we form with our students and families.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.
The Role
As School Officer you should be the first point of contact for our school. Under the instruction of the Manager of Corporate Services, you should be responsible for providing accurate advice and support to parents, students, staff and community members, using your sound communication skills. Within the parameters provided by the school administration team you will ideally maintain school databases, records and management information systems to ensure they are accurate and up to date.
It is highly desirable to have experience in the use of SIS (Integris) and or Compass, RM Billing, Faults, and MS Office suite of programs. The successful applicant should deliver high level outcomes with minimal supervision and being able to work independently is highly regarded. The successful applicant should have a friendly, positive, and caring attitude and possess the qualities to promote excellence within our school.
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 Jillian Norwell, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9888 2300 or emailing jill.norwell@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 (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to one to two (1-2) 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: SS/SS953491
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 Tuesday, 18 March 2025
