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 1, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Established in 1915, Kewdale Primary School (PS) has a proud tradition of academic excellence, strong community engagement, and a commitment to providing diverse learning opportunities. Our school is distinguished by a unique culture of collaboration and belonging, which is evident the moment you step onto our campus. Students, staff, and families actively contribute to making Kewdale Primary School a cornerstone of the community, fostering a lifelong connection with our school. The strong foundation we provide empowers students to build successful futures.
Find out more about our school by visiting kewdaleps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking a friendly, organised, and reliable person to join our school as a School Officer. This key role supports the smooth day-to-day running of the school by assisting staff, students, and families with a wide range of administrative and office tasks.
The suitable applicants will ideally be the welcoming face of the school, greeting visitors, answering phones, and responding to enquiries in a helpful and professional manner. They will ideally prepare letters, newsletters, and school notices, handle incoming and outgoing mail, maintain accurate records, and manage data entry in school systems. The role also includes collecting payments, processing invoices, and assisting with budgeting and financial reporting.
Other responsibilities include ordering office supplies, organising catering for school events, and helping to maintain school facilities and resources. The School Officer will ideally also assist with student enrolments, record attendance, and manage other student-related administration. Supporting staff is also an important part of the role, including maintaining staff records. In addition, the role involves updating and managing the school’s social media platforms to support communication with the school community.
We are looking for someone who can maintain confidentiality, build strong relationships within the school community, and work confidently with school systems and procedures. This is a varied and rewarding position for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and making a positive contribution to a school environment.
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 Caz Fiegert, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9473 9500 or emailing Carolyn.Fiegert@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 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: SS/SS971333
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 June 2025
