This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Kent Street Senior High School (SHS) aims to empower students to achieve through innovative teaching and mutual respect. Through our motto of ‘Courage to Achieve', we focus on our values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility for the ultimate benefit of our students.
Kent Street SHS, located within 5 kilometres of the Perth CBD, is proud to be an Independent Public School. We cater for a diverse clientele, some who travel great distances to engage in our Approved Specialist Programs or reside at the Rotary Residential College located onsite. We also work as part of the Curtin Education Community to actively engage our local primary schools in the Victoria Park area, with the ultimate aim being that Kent Street becomes their recognised and respected secondary school of choice
Find out more about our school by visiting www.kentstreetshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As the Human Resource Coordinator, you will provide a high-level support to the Manager Corporate Services and Administration Team in coordinating human resource activities, operations for the school and, ensuring processes are in accordance with relevant legislation and Department policy and procedures. Within this role you would provide advice and information to staff on human resource matters, coordinate leave, relief staff arrangements and payroll processing.
The successful applicant will undertake mandatory and periodical reporting, monitor staffing allocations, budgets and leave management in the Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS). You will coordinate recruitment, selection and appointment processes, including the management of the Recruitment and Advertising Management System (RAMS).
The successful applicant should have sound written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels and work effectively within a team environment. You should have sound knowledge and skills in human resource management, including research, planning and recruitment practices.
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 Kylie Coleman, Associate Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9262 0509 or emailing kylie.coleman@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Kylie Coleman on 0412 838 262.
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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of human resource management systems and processes.
- Demonstrated sound written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels and work effectively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated sound knowledge and skills in human resource management, including research, planning and recruitment practices.
- Demonstrated well developed computer skills including the ability to create spreadsheets, manipulate databases, extract reports and operate corporate systems.
- Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to implement appropriate resolution strategies.
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/SS1019469
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 Friday, 9 January 2026
