This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Shorehaven Primary School (PS) is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and aspirational Level 2 School Officer to join our outstanding front office team. We highly value this position as our office team is the first point of call for our community and visitors.
Shorehaven PS is located in the northern tip of Alkimos and will service surrounding estates. It opened in 2022 as an Independent Public-School Level 5 and our student numbers continue to grow towards 800.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will be responsible for key administrative duties including greeting visitors, answering the telephone and directing calls to appropriate staff, responding to enquiries and providing relaying relevant information. You should have strong interpersonal skills and a friendly disposition which will enable you to successfully interact with our families as well as become an integral member of our office team.
As you will be supporting our Manager Corporate Services (MCS), knowledge of and experience with the Student Information System, RM Billing and RM Finance programs would be beneficial. Other duties will include such things as communication, enrolments, attendance, payroll, invoice processing and credit cards. It is hoped that the successful applicant will quickly build the skills and knowledge to fill in for our MCS when required.
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 Kate Tyndall, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9561 4800 or Katherine.Tyndall@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/SS957531
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, 31 March 2025
