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.
Maylands Peninsula Primary School has a safe, inclusive learning environment where every child belongs. We aim to develop resilient, lifelong learners, who grow academically, socially and emotionally. Guided by kindness and a shared pursuit of excellence, we embrace our diverse community and support everyone to thrive and learn together.
We are a proud Independent Public School catering for over 760 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. With more than half our students speaking a language other than English, our cultural diversity is celebrated through inclusive practices and strong community partnerships.
We are guided by our beliefs in excellence, global citizenship, leadership and community, which are strengthened through collaboration and good communication. We enjoy an environment where all children can learn with confidence and excel.
Find out more about our school by visiting mpps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking motivated and people-focused School Officers to join our team in a key role supporting parent engagement, office operations and school communications.
This position has a strong focus on:
- parent and carer liaison and front-of-house support.
- student-related administration activities such as enrolments, healthcare/medical needs, assisting with the organisation of excursions and school events.
- general administrative and office support functions.
- marketing, communications, web presence and social media for the school.
- managing and maintaining the school website as a key communication platform for families, ensuring content is current, accurate and clearly presented.
- assist with coordination of relief staff, human resources and financial processes.
Suitable applicants should ideally have a friendly, positive and caring attitude and possess the qualities needed to promote excellence within our school. You will ideally be able to build positive relationships and interact effectively with parents and the wider school community.
You should also display good attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines, and the capacity to work effectively within a team environment. This role focuses on modelling high-quality customer and administrative support service delivery, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with the administration team, school support staff, teaching staff and the broader school community.
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 Marise Fitzmaurice, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9462 6700 or Marise.Fitzmaurice@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Marise Fitzmaurice on 0428 681 123.
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 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/SS1014694
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 17 April 2026
