This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027.

Banksia Park Primary School (PS) is a highly positive, supportive and close-knit school community. All staff are highly valued and work collaboratively to meet the needs of our students. There is a strong level of collegiality and Banksia Park PS is a busy, caring, connected workplace in which the wellbeing of all is supported and prioritised.

Banksia Park PS has strong relationships with its families and the wider community and is striving to improve across all aspects of our school. We are seeking to employ dedicated staff who we believe can help our school to help us achieve this goal.

Find out more about our school by visiting banksiaparkps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Banksia Park PS is ideally seeking a motivated, personable, and highly organised Level 1 School Officer to join our friendly and professional administration team. The successful applicant will ideally provide efficient administrative and clerical support to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the school office, working collaboratively with the Manager Corporate Services (MCS), Principal, and other staff.

This position calls for a team player who can manage multiple priorities while maintaining a calm and professional manner. The ideal candidate should possess highly developed organisational and communication skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The successful applicant should ideally be flexible, approachable, and able to provide exceptional customer service to staff, students, parents, and visitors.

The School Officer is responsible for a wide range of administrative duties including managing student enrolment procedures, maintaining accurate school records, and supporting day-to-day office operations. The successful applicant will also oversee the maintenance of the school website and coordinate the production of newsletters to support clear and engaging communication within the school community. Proficiency in school information systems, particularly Compass, and other Department of Education platforms is highly regarded.

In addition, the School Officer will assist the Manager Corporate Services with administrative and financial processes as required, ensuring Departmental policies and procedures are always followed. This role requires initiative, discretion, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

The successful applicant will ideally exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, a positive and proactive approach, and the capacity to work efficiently under pressure in our busy school environment.

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 Rebecca Lanzel, Principal on (08) 9266 6400 or by emailing Rebecca.Lanzel@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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; and
• A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated experience in providing general office administrative support with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
  • Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work 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/SS1066286

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, 23 October 2026