This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible.
Baldivis Primary School (PS) is a rapidly growing semi-rural residential suburb 46 kilometres south of Perth. Our school has a proud tradition serving the Baldivis community over many decades. We cater for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school motto is 'We Care.' Our highly skilled staff develop a broad range of skills for all children and high standards of academic, social, cultural, physical and emotional achievement are a feature of school life for each child at Baldivis PS.
Find out more about our school by visiting Baldivis Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional Executive Support Officer to join our team and provide high-level administrative support to the Principal and Executive team.
The Executive Support Officer plays a key role in shaping the quality and consistency of the school’s written and published communications. This includes drafting high-level correspondence, reports and publications that reflect the school’s strategic direction and align with Department of Education priorities, policies and expectations.
The successful applicant should display the ability to interpret context, exercise sound judgement and produce clear, accurate and purposeful communication that represents the Principal, the school and public education to a high standard.
This role sits at the centre of the school’s operations, supporting the coordination of the Executive team and ensuring effective communication, organisation and responsiveness across a wide range of school functions.
The successful applicant will ideally play a critical role in:
- coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Executive team
- managing schedules, communications and priorities for the Principal and Executive team
- preparing high-quality correspondence, briefing notes and documentation
- supporting the work of the School Board
- assisting with sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion
- contributing to the planning and coordination of key school events and communications
This is a role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, demonstrates initiative, and can manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
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 Alicia Turner, Manager Coporate Services, on (08) 95235700 or emailing alicia.turner@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 (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated sound administration and organisational skills with considerable experience in the delivery of administration support services, including the ability to provide executive support to School Executives.
- Sound working knowledge and understanding of human resource and recruitment procedures and the Public Sector Standards.
- Demonstrated sound written, oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with senior positions, internal and external clients on a wide range of issues.
- Demonstrated sound research, conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to use initiative to identify priorities and meet conflicting timelines.
- Relevant experience in the use of personal computer software applications, including MS Word, Outlook and Excel, with the ability to produce reports from computerised applications.
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/SS1039136
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, 1 May 2026
