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 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Riverton Primary School (PS) is a level 5 independent public primary school located in Riverton, a riverside suburb in the southeast of Perth, located near the Canning River. With an enrolment of over 600 students, Riverton PS has been growing steadily for the past few years. We are a local area school with a deservedly strong academic reputation in the district.
The demographic structure of our families and students is very diverse with a strong international flavour. Over 68% of our students were either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas. Many of our families have recently arrived in the country and the suburb. Our student population is extremely varied in background, with over 40 nationalities and languages, meaning we have a large English as Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) component, employing staff members to work with class teachers and the students, both inside and outside the classrooms in a variety of models. We actively celebrate and embrace the diversity of cultures in a variety of ways.
We work closely and inclusively with the Riverton Education Support Centre (ESC), sharing the campus and interchanging staff across the two official schools. All our students complete activities and share the facilities together, providing greater variety in their abilities, intellect and outlook but inclusive of each other.
Find out more about our school by visiting Riverton Primary Campus or Schools Online.
The Role
The School Officer role includes assisting in administering the operation of school databases, records and management information systems, undertakes student-related activities including incursion, excursion, school carnivals, including providing information, advice and collecting documentation for enrolment of new students.
This role will include front office duties and will work alongside and assist the Manager Corporate Services with administration and financial duties. Suitable applicants would focus on teamwork, self-motivation and model effective customer and administrative support service delivery by maintaining good relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
Suitable applicants will ideally have good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
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 Aparna Dave, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9237 2750 or aparna.dave@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Aparna Dave on 0414 644 340.
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 Instruction
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 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/SS965236
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 5 May 2025
