Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS981378 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
We are seeking to establish a pool of School Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise up to the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Byford Secondary College (SC) is an Independent Public School catering for children from Years 7 to 12. Our vision - to create a vibrant and successful educational community in the heart of Byford - is highlighted by our culture of success in providing a comprehensive curriculum for the young people who attend.
Our motto 'Aspire to Excellence' articulates our vision. We are a school of choice for the local community and we are dedicated to providing your child with an exceptional secondary education
Find out more about our school by visiting byfordsc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking applicants who have strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and those who have the ability to work autonomously and show initiative. We have a range of specialist positions available in areas such as Administration, Enrolments and Billing.
As a Level 2 School Officer, you will ideally have experience in providing general and personal assistant administration in a complex environment. You should have the ability to coordinate multiple activities with minimal supervision within tight timeframes with a strong customer service focus and the ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. Your strong time management, organisational skills, and ability to coordinate contractors, combined with excellent attention to detail will be key to success in this role.
In an Administration/Receptionist role you will be the first point of contact for our students, parents, and wider school community. The successful applicant will ideally model effective and quality customer and administrative support service delivery and ideally use excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work in collaboration with the administration team, school support staff, our school community, and teaching staff. You should be an efficient, innovative, and enthusiastic team member able to work within a large, shared office, both collaboratively and independently, with minimal supervision.
You should be able to provide general administrative support including organisation of executive calendars, operate a busy switchboard, liaise with students and parents, assist with the onboarding of new staff, key and faults management as well as interview process coordination.In this role you will ideally be proficient in Schools Information System (SIS), Compass, as well as all Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, One Note and MS Forms.
In an Enrolments role you should have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to our school community. As the first point of contact for prospective parents and students, you will ideally assist in building positive relationships between families and the College. Ideally you will be friendly, organised and have the ability to prioritise tasks. You should handle enrolment enquiries and information, ensuring effective, accurate and professional service. Suitable applicants should have strong administration, interpersonal and communication skills as well as knowledge and experience of school enrolment procedures. In this role you should be proficient in SIS, Compass, as well as all Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, One Note and MS Forms.
As a School Billing Officer, you should be the first point of contact for our students, parents, and wider school community. The successful applicant will ideally model effective and quality customer and administrative support service delivery and ideally use excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work in collaboration with the administration team, school support staff, our school community, and teaching staff. You should be an efficient, innovative, and enthusiastic team member able to work within a large, shared office, both collaboratively and independently, with minimal supervision.
You will ideally be responsible for a diverse range of daily operations, including RM Billing, Excursion Management, Debt Collection, Receipting, End of Month, and Banking, whilst ideally also providing financial advice to staff, including the administration and operation of school databases and management information systems as required. Experience with SIS Administration, advanced RM Billing knowledge, RM Finance, Compass, and MS Office, producing mail merge documents and Excel spreadsheets will be highly regarded. You should also possess a positive approach to the role and the ability to learn new skills and processes when needed.
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 Marie Carroll, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9526 7700 or emailing marie-francoise.carroll@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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) 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/SS981378
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 Tuesday, 10 February 2026.
