We are seeking to establish a pool of Administration Assistant 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 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. This pool will be used to fill positions at both our South Lake and Padbury hubs.
School of Special Educational Needs: Disability (SSEN:D)
SSEN:D provides state-wide support to schools to maximize learning outcomes for students with diagnosed and imputed disabilities. We provide consultancy services to educators, contextualized and evidence-based professional learning, online research, information, resources and practical support. SSEN:D is committed to building the capacity of teachers and school-based staff to deliver effective classroom programs that value the diversity of students in inclusive learning environments. Our staff foster a collaborative and friendly working environment where each team member is valued for their contribution to our school.
SSEN:D is one of eight Specialist Schools within the Department that operates within a federation of four schools of Special Educational Needs, including the School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN:BE), the School of Special Educational Needs: Medical and Mental Health (SSEN:MMH) and the School of Special Educational Needs: Sensory (SSEN:S) to coordinate support for schools where possible and to share resources and expertise.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.oneclassroom.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking a pool of Administrative Assistants to support our school operations, based working out of our South Lake and Padbury hub. This role provides a broad range of administrative services. Suitable applicants will ideally display excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. A high level of competence with Microsoft 365 and other office software applications is highly desirable, as suitable applicants would use these tools daily to deliver efficient and effective support.
The Administrative Assistant would prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes, manages incoming telephone calls, visitor enquiries, diary appointments, meetings, emails, and other communication. Suitable applicants should also assist with travel arrangements for staff, purchase card reconciliation and the support and induction of school support staff. In this role, applicants would assist the Manager Corporate Services with the checking and processing of professional learning applications, general human resource duties, budget preparation and other administrative tasks as directed.
The Administrative Assistant may also be responsible for maintaining various SSEN:D databases and spreadsheets.
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 Amanda Chick, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9402 6184 or Amanda.Chick@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Amanda Chick on (08) 9402 6185.
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 as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated good financial management skills, including input into budget preparation, purchasing and asset management, and the ability to interpret and apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support, including diary management and travel bookings and processing.
- Demonstrated good keyboarding and computer skills, including knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels and build and maintain effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated initiative and good organisational skills with the ability to identify prioritises and meet conflicting deadlines.
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: SS/SS1039609
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 28 April 2026
