This is a nine (9) month fixed term, part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
At Leeming Senior High School Education Support Centre (SHS ESC) students thrive in an engaging and innovative learning environment.
Our students come from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds - a feature which serves to enrich our learning environment. Working with our community, we achieve our school vision to have a warm welcoming and connected school community.
The positive and inclusive environment we create ensures that all members of our school community feel welcomed, safe, respected and valued. At Leeming SHS ESC we provide specialised educational programs to meet the needs of our students with disabilities who are aged from 12 to 18 years. We are located just 17 kilometres south of Perth close to the Kwinana Freeway.
Find out more about our school by visiting leemingesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Leeming SHS ESC is seeking a welcoming and collaborative School Officer to join our team. We are ideally looking for a motivated and proactive applicant who can display initiative and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
The successful applicant should be able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a busy work environment while maintaining a high level of organisation and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are desirable, along with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, families, and members of the wider school community.The capacity to remain organised, meet deadlines, and contribute positively to a supportive team environment will be highly valued.
The School Officer would be responsible for completing a variety of administrative duties which that require skills using word processing and software data packages. Other responsibilities may include reception duties such as meeting and greeting visitors, responding to enquiries, supporting the Workplace Learning team in maintaining student records and The Authority Developed Workplace Learning (ADWPL) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) documentation. As the first point of contact, the successful applicant would ideally have a customer focus. You should also have excellent Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills to help promote the school using relevant social media and the school website. It would be highly regarded to have experience in the use of Human Resources Management Information System (HRMIS), Integris, Microsoft software and Compass.
The School Officer will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth financial operation of the school. This includes tasks such as reconciling financial records and processing invoices. School Officers also assist with month-end procedures such as transporting receipts to the bank and maintaining data integrity. They will be responsible for collating figures for financial planning and budgeting, which will help the school make informed decisions about its resources.
In addition to financial management, the School Officer will also assist with the management of school assets. This includes coordinating and negotiating maintenance and repairs. They will assist with the induction and support of administrative school support staff, by developing induction materials and coordinating relief staff.
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 Keran Davies, Principal on (08) 9237 6870 or emailing Keran.Davies1@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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page 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/SS1032327
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 Thursday, 2 April 2026
