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 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Due to planned leave and a review of roles, John Forrest Secondary College (SC) expects to have several fixed term contracts and possible permanent roles available in 2026. To be eligible for a permanent appointment applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, and fixed term appointments must hold a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
At John Forrest Secondary SC education is a shared vision, and commitment, to fostering exceptional learning experiences for students and staff. Dedicated to the growth of our staff, we offer support and resources to develop your skills and aspirations, with a strong emphasis on professional development.
Our college community values education, diversity and the unique strengths of each individual. This foundation of inclusivity creates a culture of achievement and success where every member is supported and encouraged to excel. A broad range of curricula offerings, together with co-curricular activities and clubs, provides staff and students with opportunities to pursue and lead in their areas of passion and interest.
Find out more about our school by visiting johnforrest.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
John Forrest SC has an effective and efficient team of allied professional staff and is seeking School Officers who would provide outstanding service to our College community. The School Officers at John Forrest SC work in collaboration with the Manager Corporate Services (MCS) and Business Support Officers (BSO) to provide support in all areas of the college’s operations, including:
- administrative support for the executive and leadership teams, office reception, student services team and the workplace learning coordinator;
- maintaining school databases, records and management information systems to ensure they are accurate and up to date;
- ensuring the confidentiality and security of sensitive material;
- using RM Billing and RM Finance to receipt payments of student contributions, fees and charges and process payment of invoices;
- management of facilities, buildings, maintenance and faults;
- customer facing roles such as assisting with enrolment enquiries, assisting prospective families, administration of media and marketing activities, and coordinating college events and activities; and
- the administration and management of human resources of the school.
Suitable applicants should have attention to detail, accurate data entry, an ability to understand and implement procedures, a confident phone manner and a friendly and positive attitude to building positive relationships with our staff, students, families and community. Experience within a high school setting and with systems such as Microsoft Office, RM Billing, School Information System (SIS), Compass, Reporting to Parents, HRMIS and Recruitment Advertising Management System (RAM) would be highly regarded.
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 Alicia Denman, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9473 4000 or alicia.denman@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Alicia Denman on 0481 968 399.
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 pages (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four page (4) 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: IPS/SS1004105
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026
