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 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Makybe Rise Primary School (PS) is committed to excellence in academic and social achievement. We firmly believe that every child can learn and that every child brings a contribution to our community.
At Makybe Rise PS, we are committed to building a genuine sense of community partnership and belonging. Teachers, students, and families all enjoy the mutual respect and caring essential for growth and learning. We work together to accomplish our shared mission of growing friendly, accomplished, and active children who know they are part of something bigger than themselves. Our community is committed to working together in ways that create a safe and nurturing space for our children to grow and learn. We believe that whilst our children are at the centre of all that we do, we are all central.
The moral compass for our school is set by the school’s four TRIBES Agreements: attentive listening; appreciations; right to participate; and mutual respect. We believe that the social/emotional curriculum is equally as important as the academic curriculum, ensuring that every child everyday experience collaboration, inclusion and harmony.
Find out more about our school by visiting makyberiseps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Suitable applicants should display interpersonal skills with the ability to efficiently meet deadlines, working autonomously or with other school support staff. The School Officer will ideally excel in the provision of general clerical and administrative tasks, displaying attention to detail in the accurate maintenance of school databases and the preparation of correspondence, newsletters and notices.
A comprehensive knowledge in enrolment processes is desirable. Suitable applicants will ideally undertake front office duties and assist customers with queries. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite is highly regarded, and experience in the Department of Education (DOE) software systems and software packages including, Integris, RM Billing and Kaartidijin is desirable.
Suitable applicants will ideally work closely with the leadership team to drive the direction of the school and build a connected community to foster a culture of high performance and high care for all students. They will ideally understand how to build positive relationships with students, staff, families and supporting community groups.
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 Cherie Clements, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9523 5900 or emailing Cherie.Clements@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 1 and 4, 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/SS1046087
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026
