This is a permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027

Moora Primary School (PS) is seeking a School Officer to join our supportive team. Located around 1.5 to 2 hours north of Perth. The town is well-equipped with essential services including supermarkets, cafes, a hospital, childcare, and a senior high school, and is just an hour from the beaches of Lancelin and Jurien Bay.

Established in 1897, Moora PS is a Level 4 Independent Public School (IPS) catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school fosters a close-knit, inclusive community where staff, students, and families work together to support every child’s growth. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment that encourages resilience and lifelong learning.

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

The Role

Moora PS is ideally seeking a friendly, organised and enthusiastic School Officer to join our administration team in a permanent, part-time capacity, working three full days per week (0.6 FTE).

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to play an important role in the daily operations of our school, providing high-quality customer service and administrative support to students, families, staff and visitors.

We are looking for someone who is ideally approachable, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a busy school office team. The successful applicant should have strong communication and organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Working under the direction of the Manager Corporate Services, the School Officer will undertake a range of duties, including:

• Providing friendly and professional reception services, answering telephone calls, greeting visitors and responding to enquiries.
• Assisting with student enrolments, attendance records and student administration.
• Preparing correspondence, newsletters, notices and other school communications.
• Maintaining accurate records and entering information into school databases and administrative systems.
• Collecting and receipting payments in accordance with Department of Education procedures.
• Assisting with ordering and managing office supplies and school resources.
• Providing administrative support for school events, excursions and activities.
• Supporting the Manager Corporate Services with general administrative, staffing and operational tasks.

Experience working in a school environment and familiarity with Department of Education systems would be advantageous; however, applicants with strong administrative skills and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

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 Amy Watts, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9653 9300 or emailing amy.watts2@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 three (3) 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 general office administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
2. Demonstrated ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
3. Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
4. 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/SS1070897

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 6 November 2026