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.
Ellen Stirling Primary School is an Independent Public School providing a balanced approach to evidence-based explicit instruction and intentional play for children in the Ellenbrook area. Our moral purpose states that we 'will provide a safe, enriched learning and teaching environment driven by high expectations for success'. We provide a supportive and positive workplace, and are committed to supporting every one of our staff and students to thrive. The school motto 'Explore, Discover, Grow' is reflected throughout the school's active and engaged student learning programs.
Find out more about our school by visiting ellenstirlingps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking motivated and community-minded School Officers to join our friendly team in a role that supports parent engagement, office operations and school communication.
Suitable applicants would be one of the first points of contact for families and visitors and play a key role in fostering positive, respectful and supportive partnerships between home and school. This position is central to creating a calm, professional and welcoming front office environment.
As a School Officer, you would work closely with the administration and leadership team to support the smooth day-to-day operation of the school office, manage records and communication processes, and assist in sharing and celebrating school events, initiatives and achievements with our community.
Suitable applicants will ideally have strong organisational skills, attention to detail and warm interpersonal skills. Suitable applicants should have a friendly and open manner and a genuine commitment to building positive relationships with students, families and colleagues. Experience within a primary school setting and with systems such as Microsoft Office, RM Billing, School Information System (SIS), Compass, RM Finance and HRMIS 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 Tracy Dickinson, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 6497 4200 or by emailing tracy.dickinson@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 curriculum vitae (CV) of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. Please consider the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF when preparing your CV.
All selection criteria will be assessed throughout the selection process.
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/SS1030192
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 March 2026.
