This is an 8 month fixed term, (0.4FTE) part-time position commencing Term 2, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
Alinjarra Primary School (PS) provides a safe, caring and inclusive environment for students, which offers a full, student-centred curriculum and encourages strong community participation.
Catering for Kindergarten to Year 6 students, our community consists of a variety of nationalities with over 30 different languages spoken by our families. Our staff are friendly, experienced, passionate and committed to improving the outcomes for our students, with most staff being long-serving members of the school community.
Find out more about our school by visiting alinjarraps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking a professional and friendly School Officer to join our team.
As a School Officer, you will be the first point of contact for our school and play a key role in providing high-quality administrative support. Your responsibilities would include greeting students, families and visitors, answering the telephone, and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information.
The successful applicant will ideally have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills. You should be a self-starter, adept at using your initiative, be able to solve problems, and produce high-quality work. The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a very busy administration office is highly desirable. The desired applicant will ideally excel at meeting deadlines and prioritising multiple tasks effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in various software applications will be highly regarded, including but not limited to Compass, School Integrated System, Resource Management (RM) Billing, RM Finance and Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS).
Part of the role will also include undertaking student-related activities such as providing information, advice and collecting documentation for the enrolment of new students.
Please note that this role is for Thursday and Friday working days.
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 Amanda Rodgers, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9462 9950 or emailing amanda.rodgers@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) 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/SS1029782
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, 9 March 2026
