We are seeking to establish a pool of School Officers for permanent and fixed term, 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.

As an Independent Public School since 2011, Dunsborough Primary School (PS) in partnership with the School Board, has built a team of teachers and support staff that are committed to professional excellence in education. Situated in the old part of Dunsborough, approximately 250 km south of Perth, the school now caters for 760 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

Dunsborough PS is committed to inclusivity and meeting the needs of all students, especially those at educational risk. Engaging, challenging, and extending more capable students is an important focus for our school. 

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

The Role

Dunsborough PS is looking for dedicated and dependable School Officers. Suitable applicants will maintain reception and perform general administration duties related to the daily operations of the school office. You should be highly organised and be able to prioritise tasks effectively. We are seeking individuals with good verbal and written communication skills, as well as good people skills and an ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.

Ideally, suitable applicants will be enthusiastic and provide great customer service, being the first point of call for parents, students, staff and community members. You should also possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to provide accurate support and advice.

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 Elizabeth Schmitt, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9781 3777 or emailing Elizabeth.Schmitt@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Elizabeth Schmitt on 0428 442 898 or  Elizabeth.Schmitt@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:

CV and all Selection Criteria

• A CV of up to one (1) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A two (2) 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/SS1059189

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 31 July 2026