We are seeking to establish a pool of School Systems Support 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 4, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Perth Modern School, a proud public school, is Western Australia's only fully selective school for academically gifted students in Years 7 to 12. The school honours rich traditions, empowers those present and shapes the future for gifted and talented learners and leaders.
Staff emphasise the importance of connection and relationships in the process of listening, thinking and learning together. We partner with students, families, carers, and alumni, to successfully navigate change and improve student outcomes; a community where everyone belongs. In the early years, this means ensuring every student is known and understood, their needs and unique potential nurtured. As students progress, they are supported as self-motivated learners and leaders who are; courageous, curious, compassionate, committed and collaborative, encouraged to pursue their dreams, and resourced to achieve both academic excellence and positive wellbeing.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.perthmodern.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Perth Modern School is seeking a pool of innovative and passionate School Systems Support Officers (SSSO) to join our school community. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a forward-thinking team of allied professionals dedicated to delivering a whole-school approach to gifted and talented education.
As a School Systems Support Officer, you would support the Principal, Deputy Principals, and teaching staff in a range of administrative and operational areas. Your role may include coordinating teacher and school relief processes, overseeing academic reporting, and maintaining key school databases. You would be responsible for ensuring data integrity, producing timely reports, and supporting the rollout of updates across systems. The position may also include coordinating examination rosters, venues, and supervision, managing student and teacher timetables while providing data for both internal and external reporting requirements, including course-specific and national assessments. The school offers five languages for student enrolment and you will extract and provide system data that supports accurate enrolment processes. Using SRMS and SIRS fulfills our commitments to meet the deadlines set by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) in a timely manner.
To be successful in this role, you should bring strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, a high level of organisation, and the ability to meet deadlines and problem-solve effectively. You should be available to commence your workday at 7:00am and be comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative school environment. The ideal applicants will ideally display the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Experience with a range of school systems will be highly regarded, including SIRS, SRMS, Compass, SSO (Subject Selection Onlie) SIS Integris (Cover and Timetabling), Microsoft 365, Reporting to Parents (RTP), and broader school ICT platforms. Suitable applicants should also display a proactive approach to exploring, adopting, and adapting to new systems as required.
If you are enthusiastic about education, thrive on working in a supportive and innovative environment, and are ready to play a vital role in school operations, we encourage you to apply and become part of a school that values excellence, integrity, and collaboration.
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 Trisha Bebek, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9392 6855 or trisha.bebek@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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three to four (3-4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective administrative support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of business systems.
- Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills with the ability to identify priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated sound research, conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to provide innovative thinking in problem solving.
- Demonstrated well developed computer skills, including the ability to create, operate, manipulate databases, spreadsheets and extract reports.
- Demonstrated sound written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels and work effectively 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/SS1003447
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 13 November 2025
