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.
At Dayton Primary School (PS) our vision is to create a sense of belonging that promotes success, engagement, and wellbeing for all. Staff are welcoming and collaborative, working closely together to embrace all staff, students, parents, and community members.
Staff are committed to our vision of building a ‘School of Excellence’ and endeavour to create opportunities for every child to be successful, by providing a foundation that opens the doors to a brighter future.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.
The Role
Dayton PS is seeking to appoint motivated and enthusiastic School Officers that ideally show initiative and are able to work independently as well as collaboratively within an innovative and friendly team. Being the first point of contact and the face of the school, the successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills to continue to develop relationships across the school community, internally and externally.
The School Officer undertakes administrative roles supporting the delivery of high-quality education. Well-rounded experience is desirable, and suitable applicants will have the opportunity for growth and to develop skills through a combination of mentoring and professional learning opportunities. With keen attention to detail and a willingness to be flexible, you would work alongside the Manager Corporate Services to administer the school's financial, human and physical resources.
Ideally, the School Officer would have the ability to effectively prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure. With high level accuracy and attention to detail they should ensure accurate and timely processing of a range of administrative and financial functions, including maintaining relevant business information management systems. Suitable applicants would support the Manager Corporate Services in undertaking planning, monitoring, research, reporting and analysis to meet established objectives and outcomes relative to business needs and plans. As a school that utilises technology to enhance service delivery of business operations, experience in using spreadsheets and other business and school management software is highly desirable.
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 Cathlin Ryan, Manger Corporate Services on (08) 9461 2750 or by emailing cathlin.ryan@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holiday period, please contact Cathlin Ryan on 0437 906 050.
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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- A statement of up to four (4) page 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/SS1034883
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 1 May 2026.
