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.

Leeming Primary School, located in the heart of Perth's southern suburbs, is a vibrant and inclusive school with a strong tradition of academic achievement, creativity, and community spirit. Established in 1982, catering to approximately 370 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, the school has built a proud reputation for providing high-quality education in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where every child is encouraged to thrive.

At Leeming Primary, we value Respect, Integrity, and Excellence, ensuring that students develop not only strong academic foundations but also the personal and social capabilities needed to become confident, responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to the community in which they live. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff are committed to delivering engaging and innovative learning experiences that cater for the diverse needs of all learners.

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

The Role

We are ideally seeking customer service focused and organised School Officers to join our front office team and help support the operational aspects of our school. Applicants with effective communication and organisation skills are highly regarded as the skill sets will be used to assist in the smooth running of the school office as first contact to visitors to the school.

Suitable applicants should be comfortable working collaboratively with a dedicated team and providing helpful information and support to parents and staff. Knowledge of departmental enrolment and attendance policies is highly regarded, along with experience using school information management systems such as Compass and the Microsoft Office suite, including Sway and Forms.

Experience building positive and effective working relationships across the school community is highly desirable. We value supportive team players who enjoys contributing to a collaborative workplace, brings a positive approach to customer service and is open to learning and developing new skills.

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 Leanne Fitzgerald, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9266 6700 or emailing leanne.fitzgerald@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 three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  1. Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
  2. Demonstrated experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and /or preparing financial returns.
  3. Demonstrated ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
  4. Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
  5. 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/SS1065753

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 30 October 2026