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. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Pearsall Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School that caters to students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Our vision is to empower students to reach their full academic and social potential by fostering independence and leadership. Guided by our school-wide philosophy, “I have the leader in me,” we are committed to developing leadership capabilities in both students and staff.
Find out more about our school by visiting pearsallps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As one of the first points of contact for our school community, the School Officer plays a key role in fostering positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, staff, and the wider community. Suitable applicants will ideally display exceptional interpersonal skills, a commitment to high-quality customer service, and a passion for supporting the daily operations of the school.
Key responsibilities include welcoming and assisting all visitors and callers, responding to general enquiries with accurate and timely information, and supporting a range of administrative tasks including producing the school newsletter, drafting correspondence, maintaining student records, and managing facilities.
Suitable applicants will ideally be highly organised, team-oriented, and capable of meeting deadlines in a busy environment. Strong oral and written communication skills are highly desirable, along with attention to detail for tasks such as data entry, processing enrolments, and receipting payments for contributions and charges.
Experience in operating a range of software packages, particularly databases and word processing and a knowledge of the Student Information System (SIS), Passtab, QKR is highly desirable.
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 Shevonne Hill, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 6207 3900 or by emailing shevonne.hill@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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- A 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/SS970804
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 27 May 2025
