School Of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN:BE) is 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, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
SSEN:BE is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic School Officers to join our teams across the North and/or South Metropolitan Engagement Centres, subject to business needs. SSEN:BE Engagement Centres are located at the following sites:
North Metro
- Redcliffe Ave – Balga
- Heathridge – Heathridge
- Reid St – Bassendean
- Midland Learning Academy – Midland
South Metro
- Shoalwater – Safety Bay
- Dellar Road – Maddington
- Seville Drive – Armadale
- Winterfold – Kardinya
Find out more about our school by visiting ssenbe.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The School Officer would provide site-based assistance to the Manager Corporate Services by administering financial resources, assisting with month-end procedures and collating figures for financial planning and budgeting. Suitable applicants should also operate database, records and management information systems, travel and accommodation booking, record keeping of staff leave and creating and preparing materials for the engagement centre or associated sites.
Suitable applicants will ideally have previous experience in providing administrative support. They will ideally have experience with a range of software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets, and word processing. The suitable applicants should have good interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on customer service and the ability to work both unsupervised and within a team environment. Occasional travel to other sites, as part of this position. Applicants may need to hold and maintain a current WA drivers' license.
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 Shabnum Ismailjee, Business Support Officer on (08) 6206 2006 or Shabnum.Ismailjee@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 two (2) to five (5) page statement addressing the Work-Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- 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: SS/SS1038404
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 06 May 2026
