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.
Koorana Primary School (PS), located in Warnbro and is situated on Binjareb and Whadjuk Nyoongar peoples' land. We are an Independent Public School with 370 students from Kindy – Year 6 and are committed to unlocking the learning potential of every student, ensuring a successful future. Our dedicated staff prioritise high-quality teaching, offering a robust curriculum tailored to meet our student’s needs, whilst we collaborate closely with families, fostering a supportive community partnership.
The personal qualities that you bring to this role will be highly regarded: caring, relationship focused and team orientated. Our committed staff actively cultivate a positive and inclusive school culture, emphasising the academic, social, physical and emotional growth of each child.
Find out more about our school by visiting Kooranaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As a School Officer, you will be the first point of contact for our students, families, staff and wider community, playing a key role in creating a warm and welcoming front office environment.
We are ideally seeking vibrant, professional, positive and friendly individuals with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills. Suitable applicants should work effectively in collaboration with a busy administration team, display a can-do attitude, show initiative, and approach challenges with a growth mindset.
The role includes assisting with student enrolment procedures and operating a range of software packages, particularly databases and word processing systems. Experience with RM Finance, RM Billing, the Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS), and the Student Information System (SIS) is highly desirable. A willingness to learn Phase 2 Compass is important.
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 Natalie Thompson, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9523 7900 or emailing Natalie.Thompson@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Natalie Thompson on 0409 168 418.
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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria (1, 2, 4 & 5) 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 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.
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/SS1037586
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 17 April 2026
