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

Wirrabirra Primary School (PS) is located in Gosnells with approximately 350 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We are co-located with Wirrabirra Education Support Centre; staff from both schools work in collaboration to maximise learning opportunities for all students.

Our school vision of Learn, Grow, Care reflects the aspirations and core beliefs of our school and community. Our vision is the driving force behind all decisions, policies and processes and is reflected in all aspects of the daily management and operations of our school.

Currently, our school offers specialist programs in Science, Physical Education, Arts (Music/Visual), and Languages (Auslan in 2027). As a professional and committed staff, we have high expectations for ourselves and our students and create enabling conditions that allow students to achieve success.

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

The Role

Wirrabirra PS are seeking experienced and organised School Officers to join our team and help manage the financial and operational aspects of our school. Suitable applicants will play a vital role in ensuring the financial stability of the school, while also managing the school's assets and supporting administrative staff.

You would have the opportunity to work closely with a team of dedicated professionals and will be responsible for providing advice to staff on travel, subsidies, and allowances and overseeing the operation of school databases, records, and management information systems including timetabling.

You would also be responsible for developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Suitable applicants will ideally be team players with a positive attitude and a passion for working in a team-oriented culture.

Experience working with RM Billing, Compass, HRMIS and RM Finance will be highly regarded.

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 Josie Askwith, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9234 6800 or emailing josephine.akswith@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/SS1066881

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 29 October 2026