Caralee Community School (CS) seeking to establish a pool of School Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

At Caralee CS we provide high-quality learning opportunities for students to fulfil their academic, creative, social and physical potential. Students engage in rich, diverse and challenging experiences, empowering them to become resilient and responsible future citizens. Caralee Community School embodies the shared vision of 'Believe you Can'. The school is recognised for its inclusive community and engaging programs across all learning areas.

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

The Role

Caralee CS shares its site with Fremantle Language Development Centre (FLDC). While the role primarily supports Caralee CS, suitable applicants will work closely with the FLDC administration team. The ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively across both school communities will be important.

As a School Officer, you will ideally be proactive, adaptable and organised, with strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will ideally provide high-quality customer service and administrative support, working collaboratively with administration staff, teachers, students, parents and the broader school community.

Under the guidance of the Manager Corporate Services, your responsibilities may include reception duties, enrolment procedures, processing student attendance, maintaining accurate school databases and management information systems, purchasing and receipting parent payments, coordinating and tracking maintenance and repair requests, and supporting the publication of school communications.

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 Sue Morgan, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9312 4800 or emailing Susan.Morgan6@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 tow to three (2-3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria (1, 2, 3 & 5) 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 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/SS1070554

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

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