This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Exmouth District High School (DHS) is a proudly Independent Public School with approximately 530 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We are committed to providing the best possible education for the children of our community and are charged with preparing our students for success in their chosen pathway.
Exmouth is a coastal community situated in the remote northwest of Western Australia. Located about 1250km north of Perth, 850km north of the large regional city of Geraldton and 550km southwest of the Pilbara mining operations in Karratha, we are surrounded by Cape Range National Park and are the gateway to the unique Ningaloo Reef, recently listed as a World Heritage site. There is a permanent population of approximately 3,500 people which swells to thousands more during peak tourist periods. Due to the number of tourists visiting Exmouth the town has many amenities which would not normally be expected in a town of its size.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.exmouthdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and flexible Administrative and Business Support Officer to join our team. The successful applicant should assist the Manager Corporate Services with a range of finance and business operations, working collaboratively with the Executive and Corporate Services Teams and all other staff.
The role is integral to enhancing student learning through the provision of both operational and strategic support. Responsibilities may include assisting with financial planning, monitoring, research, reporting, and analysis. The successful applicant should also manage the school’s databases, records, and information systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
A key component of the role involves supporting human resource management activities such as payroll processing and coordinating relief staff. The successful candidate may also be involved in the maintenance and replacement of the school’s physical assets and in developing and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders.
The position includes the management and booking of travel and accommodation for staff and students, expecting strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Additionally, the role may involve facilitating data transfers to internal and external bodies, including the School Curriculum and Standards Authority, Reporting to Parents, and Interim Reports.
Applicants with relevant experience in school financial management, facility management, and human resources will be highly regarded. A high level of accuracy, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment are central for success in this role. Proficiency in Compass and HRMIS is highly desirable, while familiarity with Canva and Microsoft 365 is also considered advantageous. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are also valuable.
Apply now to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing student learning and school operations.
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 Caryll Brown, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9947 8888 or emailing Caryll.Brown@education.wa.edu.au.
Note: Accommodation is not provided with this role.
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 two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated considerable experience providing input and effective support to the development, management, implementation and monitoring of business operations, systems and plans.
- Demonstrated sound human resource management knowledge and skills, including the ability to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of human resource management systems and processes.
- Demonstrated sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Demonstrated sound conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to identify appropriate solutions.
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/SS969647
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, 30 May 2025
