This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension
Morawa District High School (DHS) is a high performing Independent Public School receiving an exceptional Public School Review with a 5-year return in 2023, providing a strong, sustainable education from Kindergarten to Year 12. This allows students to live and learn in a safe rural setting, with a stimulating and differentiated learning environment, encouraging all our students to be fully engaged and motivated to excel. Morawa DHS was the winner of the WA Education Week Award for Excellence in School Leadership and were also a finalist in the WA Education Awards 2024 - Excellence in teaching and learning (primary).
This is an exciting opportunity to join a school that has high expectations and standards in providing a positive school culture. The successful applicant will ideally show exemplary teaching skills, be highly motivated and enthusiastic and be able to cultivate a safe and accountable learning environment, underpinning our core PBS expectations of respect, responsibility, and achievement.
Find out more about our school by visiting morawadistricthighschool.com or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking an applicant who ideally possesses strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with an excellent customer service focus which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities across the community. The successful applicant should be self-motivated with the ability to work independently using initiative, collaboratively as a part of a team and in conjunction with a diverse range of individuals and professionals, maintaining a calm and professional service whilst prioritising tasks and dealing with conflicting deadlines in a busy school/office environment.
As an Administration and Library Support Officer at our school, you may be required to work across a variety of school administration areas, in addition to the library duties. The successful applicant will support student-related activities such as maintaining student attendance records, generating routine reports and correspondence related to absenteeism, assisting with student enrolment procedures, undertake reception duties including greeting visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information
The successful applicant will also administer library systems which ensure library records are up to date and library resources are maintained and processed so they are accessible and available to students, staff and parents at all times. The Administration and Library Support Officer will coordinate library visits, assist with design and create library displays, and ensure library materials are available to staff, students and parents. They will assist in training and advice to staff and student on various library equipment and digital technology.
Other components of this role include assisting with various administration duties. This includes updating information in school information systems. You will also assist with various administrative including preparing correspondence, newsletters, excursion notes, notices, updating social media and other materials and booking equipment and facilities.
The ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly Student Information System (SIS), spreadsheets and word processing would be highly desirable, as would experience in attendance, library systems, enrolments, RM Billing and other school-based processes.
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 Linda Jenkins, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9971 2500 or emailing Linda.Jenkins@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated experience in providing general administrative support with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills, including 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/SS1015252
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,15 December 2025
