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.
Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre is a diverse multicultural secondary school that caters for students with disabilities from Year 7 to Year 13. We are located on the same site as Dianella Secondary College and adjacent to Dianella Primary College. Together, we have developed a positive relationship focused on supporting students and families.
We have proudly built a school where relationships are based on mutual respect and trust and where partnerships are valued. Developing strong relationships with students and parents has enhanced student learning. Parents are encouraged to take an active role in their child's education and have become an integral part in the development of educational programs.
Find out more about our school by visiting dianellascesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As the first point of contact for our school, the School Officer would be responsible for building positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, staff and the wider community. Using their interpersonal skills, suitable applicants should possess excellence in customer service delivery and be passionate about providing effective clerical support. They would be responsible for meeting and greeting visitors, answering the telephone, and responding to routine enquiries. Suitable applicants may also assist with general administrative duties, such as the preparation of correspondence, maintaining student records and faults management. Attention to detail and the flexibility to work in various roles are desirable qualities.
Suitable applicants should be able to meet deadlines and work well within a team environment. They will ideally have excellent oral and written communication skills to perform student-related activities, which may include general data entry, enrolments, publication generation, receipting of contributions/charges and possess as strong understanding of excel and word processing. They should have a strong customer service focus, and have the ability to provide effective clerical and administrative support. Suitable applicants will also assist with the maintenance of school facilities, assets and resources, maintain and order office supplies, distribute and collect documents, forms and mail, and collect and receipt monies in accordance with Departmental procedures.
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 Rebecca Dalgleish, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9345 9272 or by emailing Rebecca.Dalgleish@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 three (3) 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 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/SS1031049
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 18 May 2026
