Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS678976
This is a permanent full-time position Term 2, 2021
Do you possess excellent communication skills and are ready to take on new challenges?
Southern River College is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic School Officer to join their friendly team as the Principal’s personal assistant.
The successful applicant will essentially manage the Principal’s tasks and co-ordinating appointments, events and meetings and taking minutes, but may also be required to assist with other general office duties, including transporting receipts to the bank and ensuring data integrity, and collating figures for financial planning and budgeting. They may also assist with the induction and support of administrative school support staff, development of induction programs and materials for school support staff, and the coordination of relief staff. They will administer the operation of school databases, records and management information systems including timetabling. The position requires a candidate who possesses strong interpersonal and organisational skills in delivering and prioritising tasks when under pressure, and has an eye for detail and high level of accuracy.
The School Officer will have the ability to work in a collaborative team environment committed to building quality communication with all stakeholders, and developing strong community relationships and links. They ideally will have outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. They will also have outstanding analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills and will work closely with the leadership of the school to respond to customer enquiries and issues.
We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic and have a positive attitude to engender teamwork and monitor systems in order to maximise the effectiveness of others. Additionally, suitable applicants will have strong work ethic, reliability and great communication skills.
The College is a Positive Behaviour Support School, promoting values throughout classrooms and our community through practice and use of our values. This has been highly successful in building school culture and community. Our RIVER Values are: Relationships, Identity, Virtues, Excellence and Respect.
Flexibility is the key to Southern River College's ability to support students in achieving their post school destination. Southern River College has a diverse population that is complex yet rewarding as we work together to achieve success for all. We strive to make a difference to each child and we are innovative and creative in our purpose. Our learning areas develop their curriculum programs aligned to the Western Australian Curriculum and Standards.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be appointed to other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- Experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and/or preparing financial returns.
- Ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Further information about Southern River College can be found by visiting southernrivercollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
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For further job related information
Please contact Brian Hand, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9391 6500 or emailing brian.hand@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
You are required to attach a personal resume and covering letter outlining your skills and experiences in relation to the position. It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 8 June 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
