We are seeking to establish a pool of School Officer for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Applecross Primary School (PS) is where historical settings meet a contemporary, innovative learning environment. The heritage listed buildings provide a rich background to the students who connect with the days of yesteryear yet embrace the future with 21st Century learning skills.
Established in 1905, Applecross PS has evolved as the community has developed. Our school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We embrace our diversity, with many families coming from overseas and students leading a well-travelled life. Our motto of 'Excellence in the Community' means our students aspire to reach their full potential, both within our school and in the community in which they live.
Find out more about our school by visiting applecrossps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will be responsible for completing administrative duties, which would include word processing, website management and data software packaging skills. In this role you will also undertake administrative support duties and assist with student related activities such as preparing newsletters, notices, correspondence, enrolments, school handbooks and student attendance records.
In addition to the above duties the School Officer will also assist the Manger Corporate Services with management of school financial processing, assets and resources. This includes tasks such as undertaking account and GST coding, reconciling financial records and processing invoices, receipting and data entry. You will ideally need to exhibit good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
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 Lisa Mackay, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 6274 1850 or emailing lisa.a.mackay@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 five (5) 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.
Although not essential we would recommend when writing to the above criteria applicants demonstrate their skills and abilities using the Situation, Action, Outcome (SAO) or Situation, Task, Action, Result (STAR) format.
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/SS955011
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 17 March 2025
