This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026
Albany Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a motivated, organised and creative Administration and Marketing Officer to join our professional Corporate Services team.
Albany SHS is a proud Independent Public School with a long-standing tradition of excellence and community connection. We are committed to empowering students to make a positive difference to our global community through high expectations, opportunity, and a strong sense of belonging.
At Albany SHS, our Corporate Services staff play a vital role in supporting the effective operations of the school. Through high-quality communication, reliable administration, and proactive support, our Corporate Services team enables the school to deliver on strategic priorities and maintain strong relationships with students, families, staff and the wider community.
We foster a culture of professionalism, accountability and high expectations. Our values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience guide our work, and our commitment to Belonging and Connectedness extends to every member of our team.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.albanyshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Administration and Marketing Officer plays an important role in supporting school operations through effective communication, marketing and administrative services. Working closely with the Executive Support Officer and the broader Corporate Services team, this role contributes to maintaining a strong and professional public profile for the school while supporting efficient internal systems and communication processes.
The successful applicant will ideally:
- Support the development, design and distribution of school communications, publications and promotional materials
- Support the development and implementation of the school's marketing plan.
- Contribute to maintaining and enhancing the school’s public profile, including website content and social media updates.
- Support the creation of publications including the Annual Report, Strategic Plan, Yearbook, school prospectus, student and staff handbooks and other documentations to enhance the school's procedures and image.
- Ensure that departmental policies and guidelines are adhered to while assisting with editing and sub-editing publications and news media communications.
- Undertake the preparation and formatting of communications, reports, newsletters, promotional materials and other documentations.
- Provide administrative and promotional support for events, projects and school initiatives.
- Liaise with staff, families, students and external stakeholders in a professional and customer-focused manner.
- Support the efficient operation of the front office and Corporate Services team when required.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team in a dynamic school environment.
This role is suited to someone who enjoys variety, displays initiative, and can balance creativity with accuracy and attention to detail. The role may require after-hours work at events, negotiated compensation for time will be considered.
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 Melissa Walker, Principal on (08) 6821 1700 or emailing melissa.walker@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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated sound written communications skills, including the ability to gather and edit material for printed and online publications.
- Demonstrated well-developed verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated initiative and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment to meet conflicting timeframes.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain multimedia platforms.
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/SS1041308
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 Friday, 22 May 2026
