This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Canning College has been a leader in international education since 1982. For more than forty years, the college has delivered specialised education programs and support services designed to meet the unique needs of international students studying university pathway programs. In 2024, domestic student enrolments were reinstated for Years 10, 11 and 12, enabling local students to complete their senior secondary education in an international study environment.
Canning College’s priority is to give all students a high-quality education and a positive student experience. Teachers and allied professional staff are committed to preparing students for successful transition to university by developing their academic capabilities and supporting their personal development. Canning College graduates regularly enter the very best universities in Western Australia and across the country.
The college offers a range of university pathway programs that include:
- Western Australian Universities’ Foundation Program
- Western Australian Certificate of Education courses
- Certificate IV in University Access Program
- Diploma of Commerce – first year university level
- Bridging programs
The college operates for 51 weeks per year and has four distinct student intake periods.
Find out more about our school by visiting canningcollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Accommodation and Administration Officer facilitates international student access to rental accommodation, including tenancy agreements, whilst liaising with accommodation providers in relation to accessing placements. The officer provides students with advice, guidance and support regarding accommodation issues including dispute resolution with real estate agents. In addition, they liaise with staff about individual student progress and attendance related to accommodation issues whilst facilitating the home stay program. The role incorporates interviewing and evaluating prospective providers including property inspection, confirming legal eligibility, facilitating student inspection of home stays, negotiating with stakeholders to seek relocation where necessary, and managing regular communications with home stay providers regarding student progress and welfare issues.
The Accommodation and Administration Officer refers students for counselling on behavioural issues where necessary, provides advice and information on community programs and organisations and facilitates orientation for the students, as well as interviewing nominated guardians.
The officer facilitates enrolment procedures including liaising with international agents to confirm student information and collating and sending pre-departure documents for international students. These procedures include providing accommodation and travel related administrative support for orientation events, maintaining the international student database, and maintaining relationships with relevant industry bodies and providers.
The Accommodation and Administration Officer provides training and support to international office staff whilst providing administrative support for international and domestic students, staff and external stakeholders.
The officer undertakes reception duties, including responding to enquiries and requests for information from prospective and existing students, parents and education agents, and maintains student enrolment data, timetables and attendance.
The officer provides clerical support for special projects across college teams as business needs arise.
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 Kirsty Faulkner, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9278 3500 or emailing Kirsty.Faulkner@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 well developed communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and deal with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in administrative and clerical functions.
- Demonstrated well developed keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision to meet conflicting timelines.
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/SS981271
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, 23 July 2025.
