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 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Balcatta Senior High School (SHS) is situated in the northern suburbs of Perth. As an Independent Public School, we make decisions at the local level to ensure our students have opportunities for success and to better meet the needs of our school community. We have a long and rich history of providing students with an inclusive and enriching educational experience, embracing diversity and valuing difference. Our teachers and support staff know their students and are committed to creating a positive, engaging learning experiences where students can achieve their full potential.

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

The Role

This pool will be used to fill two permanent full-time (1.0 FTE) School Officer positions. Appointments may also be made from this pool to fill similar permanent and fixed-term vacancies, ranging from 0.1 FTE to 1.0 FTE, that may arise up to the end of Term 3, 2027.

We are seeking highly motivated, organised and detail-focused School Officers to join our team. In this role, you would provide a broad range of administrative and operational support across the school, working closely with the Manager Corporate Services (MCS), school leadership and staff to support the efficient and effective operation of the school.

Duties may include supporting the school's financial operations; including asset management, administration of out-of-hours use of facilities, maintenance of key registers, and assisting with the induction and coordination of administrative support staff. The role may also involve supporting Student Services functions through reception and customer service, maintaining student records and databases, processing attendance and behaviour information, preparing reports and correspondence, and providing administrative support to staff, students and families.

The successful applicant will ideally display strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, work independently and contribute positively within a team. A commitment to professionalism, confidentiality and high-quality customer service is highly regarded, along with experience in administrative support, financial administration, record management or student services.

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 Mirella Barilla, Manager Corporate Servies on (08) 9345 8200 or emailing Mirella.barilla@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 following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF - delete selection criteria not to be addressed in statement

1. Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.

1. Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
2. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

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/SS1060954

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 3 September 2026.