This is a three (3) month fixed term, part-time (0.9FTE) position commencing ASAP with possible extension and/or permanency
The Public School Review (PSR) process plays a key role in: providing assurance to the Minister and Director General that schools are performing as expected; informing families and caregivers about the quality of education provision in their communities; and providing an opportunity for schools to receive clear, targeted feedback to inform their improvement planning.
Public School Reviews are undertaken by a review team consisting of a Director, Public School Review and a peer reviewer. Schools submit an electronic school self-assessment containing evidence to support their judgements about school effectiveness with a return timeframe negotiated at the conclusion of each PSR.
Review teams conduct school visits statewide to validate each school’s self-assessment. A report is prepared by the Director, Public School Review and endorsed by the Deputy Director General, Schools. Reports are then made available in the public domain for 12 months.
The Role
The Administrative Assistant provides clerical and administrative support to directors and staff in the School and Principal Review directorate, including assisting in induction of new staff. They coordinate travel arrangements, including preparation of travel documents and booking of flights, accommodation, parking and transport, in line with department policy and procedures.
If successful, you will manage the payment of accounts, reconciliation and processing of corporate credit
cards, arrangement of quotations and purchasing. Additionally, you will be required to manage incoming telephone calls, visitor enquiries, diary appointments, meetings, emails and other directorate communications.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
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 Brooke O'donnell Principal Consultant, Public School Review on (08) 9264 4689 or brooke.o'donnell@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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.
- 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.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and 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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated skills and experience in providing clerical and administration support.
- Demonstrated sound written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated experience in purchasing, processing accounts for payment and monitoring expenditure for a work group.
- Demonstrated good organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks, exercise initiative and work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated well-developed keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
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: DOE1004324
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 17 November 2025
