This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
At Safety Bay Senior High School (SHS), we are proud of our ability to provide a high quality public education for all our students. We promote excellence in a wide array of pursuits and work with the community to build a bright future for all our students. Our school community is committed to ensuring students strive to 'Imagine, Believe and Achieve', our school motto, which highlights our aspirational nature.
Find out more about our school by visiting Safety Bay Senior High School or Schools Online
The Role
As the first point of contact for our school, the School Officer is responsible for building positive relationships with students, parents, guardians, staff and the wider community. Using their strong interpersonal skills.
The successful applicant will ideally possess excellence in customer service delivery and be passionate about providing effective clerical support. They will be responsible for meeting and greeting visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries. The successful applicant also assist the Manager Corporate Services and Business Support Officer and should be prepared to include themselves in other duties as directed.
The successful applicant will ideally possess good interpersonal and communication skills to work in collaboration with our administrative team. Applicants who possess a thorough working knowledge of Department of Education databases, records management systems and financial knowledge to support the Manager Corporate Services are highly desirable.
Ideally, applicants will have the skills and ability to support the administration and management of financial and human resources including RM Billing, RM Finance, Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) Faults, VET, Student Services, Compass and Integris.
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 Susan Cummings, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9528 9200 or emailing Sue.Cummings@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- Up to three (3) pages 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/SS1041659
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, 15 May 2026
