This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Albany Secondary Education Support Centre (ASESC) is committed to providing a safe, caring, and supportive environment where students are empowered to achieve their social, emotional and academic potential. Respect and responsibility, excellence and equity, care and commitment underpin the way we teach and encourage all students. We promote and maintain positive relationships within our school and the wider community. Our inclusive environment provides opportunities for young people to develop independence for life and actively contribute to society.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.albanysecondaryesc.wa.edu.au or www.facebook.com/AlbanySecondaryESC
The Role
We are seeking a motivated, friendly School Officer to join our team of dedicated staff. As the successful applicant you will be the first point of contact for our school welcoming all visitors, attending to phone calls, and supporting inquiries from parents, staff and the wider community. Additionally, you will ideally have a positive, caring and can-do attitude and possess the qualities to promote excellence for our school.
You will be responsible for student records management including absentees, enrolments, and reporting as well as creation of the school’s public relations communications, minute taking, leadership team administrative support, coordinating staff travel arrangements, building faults management, maintenance of general office stock, financial receipting and expenditure processing. The successful applicant 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 dynamic environment.
Experience using school database systems including Compass, Integris, Reporting to Parents, RM Billing and RM Finance are highly desirable. Applicants who may not have experience using school specific databases and demonstrate the capacity to quickly upskill in the proficient use of new information management systems are strongly encouraged to apply as training and support will be provided for the suitable applicant.
ASESC offers a rewarding team environment for all staff with the added benefit of paid vacation leave during every school holiday period for this position.
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 Lia Shavian, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9844 2550 or emailing lia.shavian@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 two (2) 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/SS955504
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, 24 March 2025
