This is a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) position commencing in Term 2, 2026
Yerecoin Primary School (PS) caters for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. Many students live on farms and we also have a culturally diverse student population. We provide a supportive, safe, nurturing and caring values-rich environment in which the teaching and learning process can thrive and students at this school regularly celebrate success.
The school is a dynamic learning community where teachers and parents work collaboratively to achieve a shared vision of excellence and students are motivated to strive to achieve their best and also to exceed their potential. The low student-to-staff ratio ensures individual attention and assistance, both in and out of the classroom. Classes are structured to ensure optimal outcomes for our students. The school offers an early childhood and upper primary class structure.
Yerecoin PS is situated in the Wheatbelt, 153 kilometres northeast of Perth. You can commute back to Perth in 90 minutes. Yerecoin is surrounded by farmland and has a great gift shop which sells fabulous takeaway meals and coffee and there is a tennis club in town. The subsidised housing is modern, spacious and located a few streets away from the school. Also located 20 minutes away in a larger town is an IGA, gym, swimming pool and other shopping / sporting facilities.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.yerecoinps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The successful applicant will work closely with the Principal to establish and be responsible for the financial, physical and human resource processes of the school. The successful applicant will assist with the business operations, financial planning and budgeting, and work with the principal to recruit, supervise and manage support staff. The successful applicant will need to have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
It would be highly desirable for the successful applicant to possess a proficient understanding of Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS), RM Finance, Student Centred Funding (SCF), staff recruitment processes and Student Information Systems (SIS). You will be primarily responsible for human resource management and finance and planning.
The successful applicant will ideally 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. You should display outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. You should 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.
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 Joeley Howard, Principal on 0439 324 537 or emailing Joeley.Howard@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Joeley Howard on 0439 324 537.
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
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the application of customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated financial management skills, including input into budget preparation and the ability to apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and/or apply human resource management practices and systems.
- Demonstrated ability to implement and monitor business and/or marketing plans.
- Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills.
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: SS/SS1037724
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, 8 May 2026
