This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025
Ringing True since 1894, Bayswater Primary School (PS) has a long history of providing quality public education and is strongly supported by the local community. We focus on fostering a family-friendly atmosphere where parent engagement is valued. Dedicated, professional staff provide an inviting and safe learning environment where the student's social, emotional, physical and academic well-being is well catered for.
At Bayswater PS, we ensure that every child matters every day, and we set high expectations of success for all. We want students to be happy, healthy and supported to achieve their potential. Our school vision: ‘Build, Belong Become’ is focused on building lifelong learners who belong to community, to become their best.
Find out more about our school by visiting bayswaterps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking an experienced level 2 School Officer to join our corporate services team. The successful applicant should be professional, positive and friendly, with well-developed communication skills and work well in a team environment, show initiative and approach challenges with a growth mindset.
The successful applicant should ideally display strong organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, efficiently meet deadlines, work independently and with other school support staff to meet the needs of the school. The School Officer will ideally excel in the provision of general clerical and administrative tasks, displaying attention to detail in the accurate maintenance of school databases and the preparation of correspondence, and other materials. As a School Officer, you will be the first point of contact for our students, families, staff and community and as such, a strong focus on customer service is key to this role.
The successful applicant will assist with the day-to-day running of the front office, provide administrative support and assist the MCS with the daily financial management and processing. The successful applicant will coordinate financial tasks, including processing of electronic funds transfer (EFT) payment batches, invoicing, RM Billing receipting, purchase card reconciliation, purchasing and HRMIS processing. Ideally the successful applicant will be experienced in using Schools Information System (SIS) Administration, RM Billing, RM Finance, HRMIS, Faults Management and MS Office suite of programs.
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 Heidi Baker, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9462 6600 or Heidi.Baker@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) 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/SS957218
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 Friday, 21 March 2025
