Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS980335 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
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 and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Maarakool Primary School is situated on Noongar Whadjuk Boodjhar and opened Term 1 of 2025 for Kindy to Year 6 students. The school currently accommodates 350 students and is located on Groundspeed Avenue, within the rapidly growing suburb of Brabham (located near Whiteman Park and the Swan Valley).
The personal qualities that you bring to this role will be highly regarded; caring, relationship focused, and team orientated.
Find out more about our school by visiting maarakoolps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As a school officer, you would be the first point of contact for our students, families, staff and community and as such, a strong focus on customer service is key to this role. Suitable applicants should ideally be professional, positive and friendly, with well-developed communication skills. The ideal applicants should work well in a team environment, display initiative and approach challenges with a growth mindset. Suitable applicants will ideally possess strong organisational skills, a high level of attention to detail with great flexibility to move between tasks and different environments within our school and be able to deliver priority outcomes in a dynamic environment.
Suitable applicants would be responsible for completing administrative duties including greeting all visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information. In addition, you should support student-related activities such as assisting with student enrolment, billing procedures and operating a range of software packages including Integris, Compass, RM Billing and Microsoft Office Suite. The suitable applicants would be willing to learn the phase 2 of Compass implementation.
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 Serena Kriskovich, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6216 1950 or serena.kriskovich@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 two (2) 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
1. Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
2. Demonstrated experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and /or preparing financial returns.
3. Demonstrated ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
5. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.
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/SS1035214
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 1 April 2026
