This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Friendly, caring, inclusive, welcoming, nurturing, and supportive. These are just some of the words that our families and students use to describe Richmond Primary School (PS), where our vision is for every child to be their best. An Independent Public School in East Fremantle, we are proud of our rich heritage and strong traditions. We celebrated our 100th year in 2021. We cater for over 460 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 who pursue knowledge and achievement of their potential.
Find out more about our school by visiting Richmond Primary School or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and organised School Officer to join our team and play a vital role in managing the financial, operational, and administrative aspects of our school. The School Officer will help ensure the financial stability of the school by managing school assets and supporting the operation of school databases, records and management information systems. Key responsibilities include undertaking account and GST coding, reconciling financial records, processing invoices, transporting receipts to the bank, and maintaining data integrity. The School Officer will also collate financial figures to assist in planning and budgeting. Knowledge of Resource Management (RM) Finance, RM Billing, Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS), and the Student Information System (SIS) would be highly desirable.
In addition to financial management, the School Officer will assist with the administration of school assets and facilities. Responsibilities will include overseeing the out-of-hours use of school premises, coordinating maintenance and repairs, and maintaining key registers and security system codes.
The ideal applicant should be a positive, friendly, and team-oriented professional who is committed to promoting excellence within our school. As the first point of contact for the school community, the School Officer will complete a range of administrative duties, including greeting visitors, answering telephone enquiries, and responding to routine requests for information. They will work closely with the administration team, school support staff, teaching staff, and the wider school community to deliver high-quality customer service and administrative support. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, a passion for collaborative work, and a caring attitude towards students, families, and staff will be key to success in this role.
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 David Corbett, Manager Corporate Services 08 9438 8700 or david.corbett@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 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/SS964864
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: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 9 May 2025
