PLEASE NOTE AS OF TODAYS DATE 14 MARCH 2025 THE CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN AMENDED
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Join Our Friendly Team at Lesmurdie Senior High School – School Officer Opportunity
At Lesmurdie Senior High School (SHS), we pride ourselves on fostering a learning environment where students are encouraged to excel in academics, sports, and the arts. Our students are confident, motivated, and successful, with access to a comprehensive education and strong academic and vocational pathways supported by outstanding pastoral care programs.
Nestled in the scenic Perth Hills, our school offers the best of both worlds: a beautiful natural bushland setting just 30 minutes from Perth and a close-knit, supportive community. We also acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, the Beelu people on which our school stands.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.lesmurdie.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Lesmurdie SHS is looking for a confident and personable individual with exceptional customer service skills, capable of building positive working relationships with a wide range of school stakeholders. As the front-of-house School Officer, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, students, staff, families, and contractors entering the school.
This role requires someone proactive, highly motivated, and able to work independently. You will support the Manager of Corporate Services in managing the school’s facilities, assets, and resources, ensuring tasks are completed with precision and efficiency. Time management skills are important and a commitment to accuracy are key to succeeding in this position.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact in a vibrant school community, we’d love to hear from you! Training and support are offered to fulfill this role.
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 Bronwyn Thornton, Manager Corporate Services on 9291 1200 or bronwyn.thornton@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 three (3) 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/SS952586
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
