This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
The Safety Bay Primary School (PS) vision is Everyone Achieves, Everyone Belongs, Everyone Thrives and we align our core work around achievement, engagement and wellbeing.
Safety Bay PS is located within the City of Rockingham, approximately 45 km south of Perth. It has been rebuilt from the original site into a well-planned and resourced school which accommodates a growing population, sitting at approximately 600 students.
Find out more about our school by visiting Safety Bay Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
Safety Bay PS is seeking a friendly, organised and enthusiastic School Officer to join our hardworking and supportive Administration Team.
This is a varied and rewarding role that includes:
- Financial administration, including receipting and processing payments
- Supporting student enrolments and maintaining accurate records
- Front counter and reception duties, providing a welcoming first point of contact
- Supporting staff, students and families within our school community
We are ideally looking for someone who:
- Displays good communication and interpersonal skills
- Enjoys working in a busy and dynamic school environment
- Can work both collaboratively and with a level of independence
- Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Is flexible, reliable and maintains a positive attitude
- Has experience in administration and/or finance (school experience desirable but not essential)
- Is confident using computerised systems and learning new processes (experience using Compass desirable)
At Safety Bay PS we pride ourselves on having a close-knit, welcoming and positive office environment. We value teamwork, flexibility, humour and supporting each other through the busy days. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a school community where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
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 Diana Tindale, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9591 6800 or emailing diana.tindale@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
- A four (4) page 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/SS1044370
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 Tuesday, 16 June 2026
