We are seeking to establish a pool of Curriculum Support 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 Hammond Park Secondary College (SC), we place ourselves at the heart of our local community. By forging strong relationships with families, local businesses and organisations, we aim to provide our students with a diverse range of engaging opportunities and experiences. We challenge our staff to think differently, leverage from our collective efficacy and unlock each student’s potential. Our values of wellbeing, excellence and relationships are integral to the work we undertake, guiding our decisions and directions.
As a growing Independent Public School, we place high expectations on staff, students and our local community. Positive partnerships are essential to our success. We aim for our students to thrive and for our staff members to find joy and purpose in their work. Located 30km south of Perth in Hammond Park, the College serves students from Year 7 to 12 in state of the art facilities. We work to empower the school community to be innovative, curious and courageous.
Find out more about our school by visiting HammondParkSC.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Are you a team player with a passion for organisation?
The Curriculum Support Officer works closely with members of the Executive Team and the Head of Operations, using their strong knowledge of administration and timetabling systems to support the daily functions of our College.
The successful applicant will use their exceptional organisational and time management skills to support the operations of timetabling, reporting, examinations and student data management. Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting the administration of Compass including daily SIS timetable data uploads, creation of custom classes and troubleshooting data integrity/upload errors.
- Maintaining student, teacher and room timetables through SIS Timetabling, working in conjunction with Heads of Instruction, Head of Operations and the Executive team.
- Supporting the Head of Operations and Associate Principal with maintaining the SIS grid model for Years 7 to 12, including problem-solving system complexities related to students with modified curriculum and VET/WPL timetabled classes.
- Managing the Reporting to Parents system including troubleshooting student and course related data integrity errors; including completing SCSA reporting uploads to SIRS.
- Preparing examination and testing schedules, room changes, rosters and special exam condition applications for NAPLAN, OLNA, WACE and school based exams.
- Supporting subject selection processes including data entry of student preferences into SIS, to assist with the construction of future timetables.
- Providing additional support to the Head of Operations and Manager Corporate Services for administrative and curriculum related tasks as required.
We are seeking applications from proactive and solutions-focused individuals who have strong time-management, organisational and information and communication technology (ICT) skills. A working knowledge of spreadsheets and data management is preferred but not required. Experience with the use of Reporting to Parents, Student Information Records System (SIRS), Compass, SIS (Integris) Timetabling: Student Preferences/Grid Modelling/Timetable and Exam Scheduler would also be considered as advantageous.
Corporate services staff members at Hammond Park Secondary College are flexible and dedicated to working collaboratively to ensure a strong, responsive administrative service is provided to staff, students and the wider College community. They use their strong knowledge of Department of Education programs and platforms to manage information databases, and use their strong interpersonal and communication skills to address queries, problem solve and maintain a high-level of attention to detail.
There is currently a 3-month fixed term, full time position to be filled for Term 2, 2025 with possible extension at a modified work schedule.
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 Daniel Joyce, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9395 3800 or emailing Daniel.Joyce@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 four (4) 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 ability to provide effective administrative support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of business systems.
- Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills with the ability to identify priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated well developed computer skills, including the ability to create, operate, manipulate databases, spreadsheets and extract reports.
The remaining criteria will be assessed at further assessment stage for shortlisted applicants.
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/SS959527
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 27 March 2025.
