This is a 6 month fixed term part time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
At Hammond Park Secondary College (SC), we place ourselves at the heart of our local community. By forging strong relationships with families, local businesses and organisations, we aim to provide our students with a diverse range of engaging opportunities and experiences. We challenge our staff to think differently, leverage from our collective efficacy and unlock each student’s potential. Our values of wellbeing, excellence and relationships are integral to the work we undertake, guiding our decisions and directions.
As a growing Independent Public School, we place high expectations on staff, students and our local community. Positive partnerships are essential to our success. We aim for our students to thrive and for our staff members to find joy and purpose in their work. Located 30km south of Perth in Hammond Park, the College currently serves Year 7 to 12 students in state of the art facilities. We work to empower the school community to be innovative, curious and courageous.
Find out more about our school by visiting HammondParkSC.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Are you highly organised, skilled in financial administration and customer-focused?
The School Officer plays a vital part in supporting the College’s operations; this position will primarily support the school in a financial capacity, among other responsibilities. Working closely under the Finance and Administration Officer, the School Officer will take a lead role in managing accounts receivable including receipting payments, maintaining student accounts (including account adjustments such as reversals, discounts and transfers), generating statements/reminders and following up with debtors. They will also take on administrative finance functions - monitoring finance inboxes, supporting families with billing-related queries and coordinating debt collection processes.
Hammond Park SC provides a range of payment methods for our school community, including cash, EFTPOS, direct deposit, BPAY, Compass Pay and Baycorp collections. Experience in handling monies and using payment collection platforms will be well regarded, however, is not essential. With over 1000 students at the College, the School Officer handles a high volume of transactions on a daily basis. The ability to action requests in a timely and professional manner is highly regarded.
In this role, attention to detail, confidence working with financial data and a strong commitment to customer service are important attributes. As well as the ability to communicate clearly, solve problems proactively and maintain confidentiality. We are ideally seeking someone who brings a positive attitude, strong organisational skills and the flexibility to support in broader financial administration processes when needed.
Applicants who have experience with RM Billing, RM Finance, SIS Integris, Compass (including Compass Events and Compass Pay), Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel will be highly regarded, however, training in software and processes will be provided. This is a fantastic opportunity for those aspiring to Finance Officer or Manager Corporate Services roles to gain hands-on experience in working with high-volume financial transactions, strengthen their understanding of policies and procedures and further develop their financial administration skills in a dynamic, supportive school environment.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and want to contribute in a team that makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you..
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 Daniel Joyce, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9395 3800 or emailing Daniel.Joyce@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 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 three (3) 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.
All selection criteria will be assessed throughout the selection process.
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/SS988747
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 Thursday, 14 August 2025
