This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026
At Caversham Valley Primary School (PS), we believe that diversity, inclusivity and integrity are our strengths and we are committed to working in partnership with our school community to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters student engagement, growth and the pursuit of excellence.
The school is driven by a deep belief that every student is capable of successful learning. A high priority is given to building and maintaining positive and caring relationships between staff, students and parents. There is a strong collegial culture of mutual trust and support among teachers, school leaders and parents, who are treated as partners in the promotion of student learning and wellbeing. Our staff are committed to providing a culturally responsive approach that meets the needs of our diverse community.
Find out more about our school by visiting cavershamvalleyps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Caversham Valley PS is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic School Officer to provide support to the Executive and Administration Team, and Manager Corporate Services.
As a School Officer you would be responsible for supporting the Manager Corporate Services in administering the school’s financial resources whilst upholding confidentiality and security of sensitive material. A significant part of the role would be providing support for the Principal in maintaining the school website, promotional news to the wider school community, administrative duties for the school board, P&C and outside stakeholders. You would provide assistance to members of the school administration team with maintaining school databases, records and management information systems to ensure they are accurate and up to date, along with general word processing tasks. A strong working knowledge of SIS, RM Finance, RM Billing, Connect, HRMIS and Compass is desirable.
The successful applicant should be able to display attention to detail, meet deadlines and work well within a team environment. They will ideally model effective and quality customer and administrative support service delivery and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They would work collaboratively with the Executive and Administrative team, school support staff, teaching staff and our school community. The successful applicant would have the skills to competently work independently without supervision or direction with an excellent focus on team work
Our school is located 15 kilometres from the centre of Perth in the growing suburb of Caversham, near the Swan Valley, surrounded by developing housing estates with many young families. Our school community includes families of different backgrounds and cultures, many from overseas where English is not always the first language or dialect spoken at home.
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 George Craig, Principal, on (08) 9461 2700 or emailing george.craig@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) 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/SS1034561
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
