This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
At Cannington Community College, our purpose is to empower students to contribute positively to society and to shape their futures using knowledge and skills developed in partnership with families and the wider community. Cannington Community College's Positive Behaviour Support values are at the heart of all we do. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment that allows our students to be Considerate, Aspiring, Responsible and Engaged.
Find out more about our school by visiting Cannington Community College or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Business Support Officer, you should assist the Manager Corporate Services in delivering high-quality administrative, financial, marketing, corporate sponsorship, and human resource support across the school’s operations. You should contribute to the preparation and monitoring of the school budget and develop and maintain effective business and information management systems to ensure efficient service delivery. The role also involves supporting financial planning, monitoring, research, reporting, and analysis activities to meet established objectives aligned with the school’s business needs and strategic plans.
The successful applicant should display strong organisational and communication skills, sound financial and administrative knowledge, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement.
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 Beverley Cuthbert, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9351 2400 or emailing Beverley.Cuthbert@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria (2,3 and 4) as outlined in the attached JDF Remaining criteria will be assessed for shortlisted applicants at further assessment.
2. Demonstrated well developed financial management skills, including data analysis, interpretation and reporting, and the ability to provide recommendations.
3. Demonstrated sound human resource management knowledge and skills, including the ability to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of human resource management systems and processes.
4. Demonstrated sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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/SS1033733
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 Wednesday, 25 March 2026
