We are seeking to establish a pool of School Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
At Piara Waters Primary School (PS) we are focused on ensuring a high-quality education for all of our Kindergarten to Year 6 students. As an Independent Public School, we utilise the flexibilities afforded to us, to ensure the highest possible outcomes for students.
Every decision is focused on every classroom, and every student, every day. Our key values of Respect, Active Participation, Collaboration, Responsibility, and Generosity underpin all that we do.
Find out more about our school by visiting Piara Waters Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
As a School Officer you should model effective, quality customer, facilities related and administrative support service delivery, to work in collaboration with the administration team, school support staff, our school community and teaching staff. In addition, you may support student-related activities such as assisting with enrolment procedures and providing every-day student care.
The suitable applicants will ideally have a friendly, positive and caring attitude and possess the qualities to promote excellence within our school. You should use initiative and ideally possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, to be able to work collaboratively with a range of people. You will also ideally have strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the capacity to work under pressure, prioritising tasks in a dynamic workplace.
We are seeking individuals who display outstanding Staff, Student and Customer service skills. Suitable applicants should be highly capable multitaskers who can effectively manage and prioritise a varied workload.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite is desirable, and experience with other school-based systems such as Compass and Integris will be considered an advantage.
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 Renae Tomic, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9397 4300 or emailing renae.tomic2@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Renae Tomic on (08) 9397 4305.
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 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 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.
- 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/SS1036582
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 1 May 2026
