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.
High Wycombe Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School which was opened in 1961 on Whadjuk country. Our school is set in attractive and well-maintained grounds with considerable areas for students to learn and play. High Wycombe PS's moral purpose is Commitment to Growth.
The school vision is: At High Wycombe PS, we are strong, caring and inclusive. We learn, grow and succeed together with the support of our families, teachers, and school community.
Find out more about our school by visiting highwycombeps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking School Officers with a positive attitude and a high level of initiative to join the team at our school. As School Officer you would be the first point of contact for our school and will be responsible for completing administrative duties in an efficient, friendly manner. Suitable applicants will possess the qualities to promote excellence within our school and to interact with parents and the wider community.
Suitable applicants should provide effective and accurate clerical and administrative support, including management of student information in Compass, supporting with nformation and Communications Technology and assisting with financial processing. As the school officer, you will assist the Manager Corporate Services and the school leadership team to ensure the school runs smoothly and achieves its goals of student achievement, progress and wellbeing.
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 Emery, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6228 7500 or emailing michelle.emery@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/SS960009
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 8 April 2025
