This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025.
Yanchep Beach Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School located at the heart of the coastal community of Yanchep, 60 kilometres north of Perth.
The school opened in January 2014 with 319 students and has grown rapidly to a total enrolment of 610 students at the commencement of 2025. The significant expansion of the school has provided the school with additional staff, resources and the opportunity to create new and exciting learning experiences for its students. Enrolments for Yanchep Beach PS are taken from within the school's local intake area. Our students and their families are from WA's fastest growing area with aspirational family hopes, share a sense of community and of contribution.
At Yanchep Beach PS, learning is an exciting journey, our students are our heart, and our goal is to inspire our young minds to grow! We promote equity and excellence so that all students become successful learners, confident and creative individuals, active and informed citizens.
Interested in joining our thriving school community? Find out more about our school by visiting ybps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking a committed, innovative, and high performing Business Support Officer to fulfil the roles within our team.
The successful applicant will ideally assist the Manager Corporate Services in a range of business operations including but not limited to administration, human resources, financial and other business systems. As Business Support Officer you would provide effective training of support staff in business and administrative procedures and systems and will require an excellent working knowledge of relevant policies.
Suitable applicants will ideally be proficient in the use of relevant systems using a range of applications such as RM Finance, RM Billing, Compass Billing, Recruitment Management System, Human Resource Management System, School Information System, Kaartdijin or Compass, Flex purchase and Asset Manager as well as the MS Office suite of programs.
It is highly desirable that successful applicants can work under pressure with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, while effectively prioritising and meeting deadlines. Good interpersonal skills will be highly regarded and a willingness to be flexible and adapt to other roles within the 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 Sacha Birkitt, Manager Corporate Services (08) 9562 8250 or sacha.birkitt@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 two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated considerable experience providing input and effective support to the development, management, implementation and monitoring of business operations, systems and plans.
- Demonstrated well developed financial management skills, including data analysis, interpretation and reporting, and the ability to provide recommendations.
- Demonstrated sound human resource management knowledge and skills, including the ability to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of human resource management systems and processes.
- Demonstrated sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Demonstrated sound conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to identify appropriate solutions.
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/SS940451
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, 17 March 2025
