We are seeking to establish a pool of Library and Administration Support 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 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Weld Square Primary School (PS) is a school that pursues academic excellence and offers a recognised best practice pastoral care program to all of its students. The school, with its well-established gardens is surrounded by native bushlands and parklands, is located in the suburb of Morley; 10 km north east of Perth.
For many of the school population of 150 students, English is their second language. These children come from many different countries including Bosnia, Vietnam, China, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Bhutan, Sudan, Nepal, Macedonia, Lebanon and Greece. Many of Weld Square Primary School's current students' parents received their primary education at Weld Square Primary School.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.weldsquareps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The Library and Administration Support Officer’s primary role is to provide general administrative support to the front office including preparing correspondence, newsletters, notices and maintaining databases or websites. In addition, you would ideally assist in booking equipment and facilities whilst distributing and collecting documents, forms, and mail. Part of the role may include providing support to student-related activities such as maintaining student attendance records, generating routine reports, and correspondence related to absenteeism and assisting with student enrolment procedures.
Suitable applicants would also be responsible for maintaining our school library, ensuring it is a learning hub that inspires our students to develop a passion for reading. Ideally, suitable applicants should create a library that is a centre for investigation and exploration, as well as a welcoming, safe and inclusive space for students. The role may include administering library systems, maintaining accurate records through cataloguing, archiving, and updating descriptor notes. The position provides a customer-focused service, offering guidance on library systems, equipment, and reference materials to support the community.
Suitable applicants should ideally be collaborative team members with good attention to detail and ability to consistently meet deadlines. Ideally, suitable applicants would have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work in collaboration with administration team, school support staff, our school community, and teaching staff.
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 Lorena Rock, Principal, on (08) 9268 7600 or by emailing lorena.rock@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 five (5) 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 good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spread sheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Demonstrated experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors and reconciliations.
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/SS1039973
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 29 May 2026
