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 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

At Fremantle College we are committed to fostering your child's enthusiasm for learning and developing their curiosity and leadership. Our high expectations for academic achievement, together with our vibrant, inclusive and supportive learning environment, will ensure your child receives an outstanding education.

Student needs and interests are well catered for within all subject areas and all classrooms. Our highly skilled and experienced teaching staff provide learning opportunities and experiences that are designed to support not only their academic growth, but also their emotional development.

Find out more about our school by visiting Fremantle College or Schools Online.

The Role

School Officers will have the opportunity to work in a variety of roles across the different administration areas of Fremantle College, ideally delivering outstanding service to our College community.

Ideally, you will have relevant experience, capacity and willingness to undertake a wide range of support services to a high standard, including but not limited to finance and procurement processes, marketing and communications, events, enrolments, attendance, learning area support, student services, school reporting, and occupational health and safety procedures and requirements.

The role also involves providing administrative support to the Principal and Executive Team.

Suitable applicants should have a good understanding of relevant systems within a busy secondary school business context. You should possess a willingness to adapt and an eagerness to learn new skills. You will ideally have strong organisational skills, the ability to meet timelines in your day-to-day working environment, and a willingness to be a supportive and capable team member. Attention to detail and the ability to work within the Department of Education's procedures and processes are highly desirable.

Suitable applicants will display strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, with well-developed spreadsheet and database management skills. Experience with school-based systems such as Student Information System (SIS), Compass, Relationship Manager (RM) Billing, RM Finance and Reporting to Parents (RTP) will be highly desirable. Previous experience in a secondary school or education-based administrative environment will also be highly regarded.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills are disiable. The School Officer will ideally be required to communicate professionally with students, parents, caregivers, staff and other stakeholders, particularly in relation to attendance, student records, welfare and behaviour support. Applicants should be adaptable, collaborative and willing to learn new systems and responsibilities as required. They will ideally be able to work effectively in a busy and sometimes challenging environment while maintaining a high standard of service, accuracy and professionalism.

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 Nicole Rennie, Human Resource Officer, on (08) 9338 8900 or emailing nicole.rennie2@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

• A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria 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 verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
  • 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/SS1037940

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 25 August 2026