APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE THAT AS AT 3.15PM, FRIDAY 28/3/2025 THIS VACANCY HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN.
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. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Yanchep Beach Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School located within a new coastal estate 60 kilometres north of Perth.
The school opened in January 2014 with 319 students and has grown rapidly to a total enrolment of 730 students at the commencement of 2018. The significant expansion of the school has provided the school with additional staff, resources and the opportunity to create new and exciting learning experiences for its students. Enrolments for Yanchep Beach PS are taken from within the school's local intake area. Our students and their families are from WA's fastest growing area with aspirational family hopes, share a sense of community and also of contribution.
Our emphasis is on student progress, measuring success by how much each child develops and grows. Our goal as a school is that the overall academic progress made by Yanchep Beach students should exceed the Western Australian average.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.ybps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As School Officer you would be responsible for completing administrative duties under the instruction of the Manager of Corporate Services. You would be responsible for providing accurate advice and support to parents, students, staff and community members ideally using your sound communication skills. Within the parameters provided by the school administration team you will ideally maintain school databases, records and management information systems to ensure they are accurate and up to date whilst ensuring the confidentiality and security of sensitive material.
The suitable applicants will ideally be experienced in office duties in a busy school environment and have a confident phone manner and a friendly, positive attitude. A good working knowledge of Student Information System (SIS) and strong attention to detail, accurate data entry and the ability to work well within a team environment are highly regarded.
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 Sacha Birkitt, Manager Corporate Services (08) 9562 8250 or emailing sacha.birkitt@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 being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- Astatement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated experience in providing general office administrative support with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work 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/SS933437
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: 3.15pm (AWST) on Friday, 28/3/2025
