This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026
John Tonkin College Education Support Centre (JTCESC) is an Independent Public School located in Greenfields. Our school shares the Campus with John Tonkin College (MET), South Metropolitan TAFE (Technical and Further Education) and Murdoch University. We deliver a broad range of educational experiences to meet the individual needs of Year 11 and 12 students with disabilities.
Proudly guided by the ethos Engage, Educate, Enrich, Empower - our purpose is to educate and develop the whole person in order to create a sense of belonging and active engagement within the community. We provide a supportive, caring, inclusive environment that addresses a range of needs including social and emotional well-being, life skills, numeracy and literacy and Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses.
Find out more about our school by visiting johntonkincollegeesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As the first point of contact for our school, the School Officer should be responsible for building positive relationships with students, parents/carers, staff and the wider community. Using their strong interpersonal skills, the successful applicant should display excellence in customer service delivery and be passionate about providing effective administrative support. They will be responsible for meeting and greeting visitors, answering the phone and responding to general enquiries.
The successful applicant will ideally have the ability to meet deadlines and work well within a team environment. They should use their excellent oral and written communication skills to perform a number of student-related activities such as enrolments, general data entry in Compass, Integris modules, Resource Management (RM) Billing and RM Finance. Possession of an understanding of platforms including Microsoft Office, Passtab and Seesaw would be favourable.
You should also possess a positive approach to the role and have a strong focus on personal development to learn new skills and processes when needed. Experience working in an Education Support Centre, supporting students with disabilities 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 Kim Bertuola, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9583 0571 or emailing kim.bertuola@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 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
- Up to a four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDFc
- 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/SS1004679
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 Monday, 17 November 2025
