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 and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Yarralinka Primary School (PS) is seeking flexible, enthusiastic and committed School Officers to join our team. As a growing school, you will play a crucial role in helping maintain a positive culture that ensures students are supported to achieve personal success through a collaborative and whole-child focus approach. The personal qualities that you bring to this role are crucial and will be highly regarded - collaborative, can-do attitude, flexible, solutions-focused, use of initiative and able to adapt to ongoing change as the school grows over time.
Yarralinka PS is in the growing suburb of Southern River, surrounded by rapidly developing housing estates. In 2026 Yarralinka PS is expecting to have approximately 320 students enrolled. Our school community includes families of different backgrounds and cultures, many from overseas, where English is not the first language or dialect spoken at home.
Find out more about our school by visiting Yarralinka Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
As a School Officer at Yarralinka PS, you would be the first point of contact for our students, families, staff and community and as such, good customer service skills are highly desirable. Suitable applicants will ideally have a friendly, positive and caring attitude and possess the qualities to promote excellence within our school and to interact with parents and the wider community. Suitable applicants should possess good organisational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility to move between tasks and different environments within our school.
The role consists of reception duties, including greeting visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information, in an efficient and friendly manner. You will also be required to distribute and collect documents, forms, and mail, collect and receipt monies, operate and maintain office equipment, input data and generate reports, arrange catering for school functions, assist with maintenance of school facilities, and support student-related activities, such as maintaining attendance records, and assisting with student enrolment procedures. A good working knowledge of Integris, Compass, Passtab and RM Billing plus strong attention to detail, accurate data entry and the ability to work well within a team environment are 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 Chris Burgess, Principal on (08) 9391 4340 or by emailing christopher.burgess2@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A up to three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated experience in providing general office 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 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/SS1023836
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 24 February 2026
