This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
Como Secondary College (SC) is driven by the belief that every student is capable of successful learning. The College is an Independent Public-School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Every student matter at Como SC. We work to build each student's belief in their own capacity to learn and their understanding of the relationship between effort and success. Our aim is to ensure that every student progresses.
Students travel from all over Perth, Western Australia and overseas to access our excellent, affordable educational programs. The school is located less than 6 kilometres from the centre of Perth and is close to major transport hubs. This enables our students to easily access and utilise Perth's major universities, training institutions, cultural attractions, and sporting facilities.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.como.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Como SC is seeking a dedicated and motivated Marketing and Administration Officer to join their friendly team.
The successful applicant should possess sound communication skills as they will liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to organise promotional events and marketing. The position requires excellent organisational skills to meet the growing demands of the College, as well as the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. The successful applicant will ideally be highly motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, flexible, reliable, committed to personal and professional growth and should embrace opportunities for collaboration within the College.
The marketing component of this role will involve assisting with the coordination of promotional and marketing events. Additionally, the selected applicant will ideally know how to use content management systems and produce and prepare various items for publishing. With the capacity to manage and maintain information systems including websites, databases, and social media, applicants should ideally have a solid understanding of the pertinent systems and policies needed to maintain, monitor, analyse, and extract information. Applicants familiar with the Department of Education's guidelines for using social media and other forms of electronic communication are encouraged to apply.
Experience and an excellent working knowledge of Schools Information System SIS (Administration), Compass, Connect and school accounting systems, such as Resource Management (RM) Finance and RM Billings would be highly desirable, as would an understanding of Adobe software InDesign and Photoshop.
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 Alen Kursar, Principal, on 0427 799 933 or emailing Alen.Kursar@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 four (4) 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 assisting with coordination of events and marketing activities and associated financial management and budgeting requirements.
- Demonstrated initiative and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.
- Demonstrated sound communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
- Demonstrated sound conceptual, analytical and research skills, including the ability to identify appropriate solutions.
- Demonstrated well-developed computer application skills.
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/SS1024067
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 Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
