We are seeking to establish a pool of Attendance Officer’s 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.
Rossmoyne Senior High School's (SHS) outstanding academic results are only one part of the rich experience delivered for every student in the school. Successful students from Rossmoyne SHS are not only academically able, but they are also strong team members who care for others and give back to the community.
Rossmoyne has created a culture where students obtain real-world knowledge and understanding as well as social skills and emotional intelligence. Our staff feel a sense of belonging and support each other, collaborating, sharing and supporting students to achieve positive outcomes.
Find out more about our school by visiting Rossmoyne.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Attendance Officers work collaboratively with Student Central staff to identify and monitor student absenteeism and attendance. They are the first point of contact for parents and students regarding attendance matters which will include responding to absence-related enquiries, entering attendance data accurately, reviewing and updating student records, providing support to students and parents regarding pastoral care and providing clerical support to assist with student engagement activities.
Previous computer experience, particularly with Student Information Systems (SIS), SEQTA or similar databases to maintain student records, would be highly desirable.
Suitable applicants will ideally need to be customer service focused with strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. They should reliable, self-motivated and able to meet deadlines in a busy environment. In addition, they will ideally possess the ability to work independently and in a team environment providing support to the administration team, support staff, teaching staff and school community.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Michelle Price, Human Resource Officer on (08) 9235 1617 for more information about the position.
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 Michelle Price, Human Resources Officer, by telephoning (08) 9235 1617 or emailing Michelle.Price@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 statement of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following selection criteria, as outlined in the attached JDF.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and the ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to liaise with stakeholders to achieve improved outcomes for adolescents
The remaining criteria will be assessed at further assessment stage for short listed 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/SS959795
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 11 April 2025
