This is a permanent part-time (0.1FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2026
Eneabba Primary School (PS), 280km north of Perth on the Brand Highway, caters for 30 children from Kindergarten through to Year 6. Our specialised team of teaching and school support staff provide innovative and engaging classes for a child's first introduction to education. The school has a strong focus on numeracy, literacy and technology, with whole-school programs in place to cater for the individual needs of all students. The school is highly regarded for its individualised approach that is adopted towards student learning, with realistic and achievable goals set for all students.
Our positive and engaging school environment allows for the effective delivery of teaching programs that ensure students develop the skills and knowledge to become active citizens and life-long learners. A strength of our school is the positive school culture that is present, reflected in our day-to-day operations. This culture is built upon our five school values of co-operation, friendliness, perseverance, respect, and responsibility. We are proud of our reputation in offering a diverse range of subjects including Music, Physical Education and Science.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
As School Officer you will be the first point of contact for our school and will be responsible for completing administrative duties including greeting all visitors, answering the telephone, and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information. The position requires good organisational skills in delivering and prioritising tasks when under pressure.
The role of School Officer also involves undertaking student-related activities, including providing information, advice, and collecting documentation for enrolment of new students. As the School Officer, you will administer the operation of school databases, records and management information systems, general data entry, creating and preparing school materials for publication and coordinating therapist bookings.
School Officers are involved in maintaining school databases and ensuring the accuracy of records information systems, attention to detail should be one of your strengths. They work with Department of Education (DOE) software systems and software packages. Familiarity with DOE policies and processes would be desirable and ideally being proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite. A strong working knowledge of online communication platforms is desirable.
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 Emma Cooper, Principal on (08) 9933 3200 or emailing eneabba.ps@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; and
- A two (2) page statement addressing the 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: SS/SS1046286
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, 12 June 2026
