We are seeking to establish a pool of School Officers 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.
At North Woodvale Primary School (PS) we place high priority on excellence in teaching and learning, strong relationships and positive support for all children. We are a proud community focused school which provides a high quality, well-rounded education where every child’s learning needs are met through high quality, evidence-based teaching practices. Our staff are caring and strongly committed to provide an inclusive environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Through our core values of ‘Learning, Excellence, Equity and Care’, North Woodvale focuses on mental health and wellbeing, enabling our students to be mindful, empathetic and purposeful contributors in society.
We hold the firm belief that open communication is clearly evidenced in effective schools and is critical in maintaining positive relationships between the school and the community. It is this strong relationship that helps makes North Woodvale a great school.
Find out more about our school by visiting northwoodvale.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
This is a high-profile position that ideally requires excellent interpersonal skills. We are seeking an individual who has the capacity to be a positive team member as well as able to work independently and show initiative in their daily tasks. As a School Officer you will be the first point of contact for our school and will be responsible for providing accurate advice and support to parents, students, staff and community members using your exemplary communication skills. This role will see you undertake reception duties including greeting visitors, answering the telephone, responding to student-related activities such as assisting with student enrolment procedures, and assisting the Manager Corporate Services in the daily financial aspects of the school. This includes the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and preparing financial returns. It would be advantageous to have a range of software experience to enhance our administration processes and provide effective marketing and communication strategies.
Suitable applicants will ideally model effective and quality customer and administrative support service delivery, and display the ability to work in collaboration with the administration team, school support staff, and our school community and teaching staff. Additionally, they shoull be able to deliver outcomes while working to deadlines in a sometimes challenging and fast paced environment. In this role, knowledge of school based systems such as Integris, RM Finance and Student Information System (SIS) would be desirable.
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 Jade Brennan, MCS, on (08) 6207 2300, or email Jade.Brennan@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 two (2) 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/SS960139
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 31 March 2025
