This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025
Greenfields Primary School (PS) moral purpose “Together We Grow with high expectations, positive behaviour and a strong sense of community” informs all that we do. We are a centre school, for the Centre for Excellence in Literacy, our students perform well above what’s expected of them and we’re after new staff to join our team as we continue to provide a positive education for students. We engage, consult and work collaboratively with the school community to provide a positive learning environment for students which is underpinned by a strong set of values. The successful applicant will be part of a team that builds a school culture that challenges, invigorates and extends young minds.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.greenfieldsps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will work to establish systems and processes to increase school attendance and accountability for non-attendance. You will also assist with the development and implementation of individual student attendance improvement plans whilst participating in collaborative case conferences and attendance panels to improve student attendance, participation, and retention.
The School Attendance Officer will maintain student-specific case notes, briefing notes and relevant attendance information for reporting to the school and regional administration on a regular basis whilst carrying out duties in accordance with current Department policies, relevant legislation, guidelines and system initiatives, awards and agreements and the regional management plan and priorities. As such, it would be highly desirable for the successful applicant to be well-organised and thorough.
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, Shannon Wright, Principal by telephoning (08) 9586 0600 or emailing Shannon.Wright@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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated sound knowledge of current trends and issues related to attendance and education within a local community.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and work effectively with individuals or small groups of students experiencing attendance related difficulties.
- Demonstrated sound research and problem-solving skills including the ability to identify appropriate solutions to problems, such as those affecting student attendance.
- Demonstrated sound interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, particularly 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/SS956450
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
