This is a permanent part-time (0.87 FTE) position commencing as soon as possible
Cassia Primary School (PS) is situated on Kariyarra land in the Pilbara Region. The school fosters a love of learning through our motto of "Inspire, Believe, Achieve" that will see children thrive in a challenging and complex world, and encourage them to harness their individual strengths and address their areas of need.
Cassia PS fosters a love of learning in its students. We have a highly motivated and collaborative staff who support each other and work together to provide the best education possible for our students. Our school has developed an enviable reputation within the local Hedland community for providing a safe, welcoming and nurturing educational environments for all students.
Cassia Primary School is a place where staff are keen to work, where parents want their children to attend and where students want to learn. The school’s motto transpires every moment of school life with a keen sense of community.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.cassiaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As School Officer you should be the first point of contact for our school and should be responsible for completing administrative duties including greeting all visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information. The succesful applicant will ideally have a friendly, positive and caring attitude and possess the qualities to promote excellence within our school and to interact with parents and the wider community.
As School Officer, the successful applicant will undertake reception duties, including greeting visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information, in an efficient and friendly manner. The successful applicant will assist with the maintenance of school facilities, assets and resources, including reporting faults, organising repairs, assisting with stock takes and updating the asset and resources registers.
The successful applicant will ideally provide effective and accurate general clerical and administrative support, including preparing correspondence, newsletters, notices and other materials, in a timely manner. As the succesful applicant, you will ideally assist the Manager Corporate Services with the induction and training of school support staff and financial processes.
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 Jacqueline Barry, Principal, on (08) 9172 8400 or emailing jacqueline.barry@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/SS963764
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 Wednesday, 14 May 2025
