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, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The School
At Banksia Grove Primary School (PS) our professional and dedicated staff will strive to build a connected community to support the growth and development of our students. Our enriching and inclusive environment will provide our students with the lifelong skills to build positive and productive pathways to the future.
Banksia Grove PS is a modern purpose built independent Public School that services the rapidly growing suburb of Banksia Grove, which is located about 8km east of Joondalup, Perth, Western Australia. We target both human and material resources to areas of need with the aim of improving student outcomes for all our students. We resource a coaching approach with our staff that ensures we continuously strive to improve.
Find out more about our school by visiting banksiagroveprimary.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking highly organised and proactive School Officers to join our team and support key processes relating to student enrolment and attendance. The desired applicants will ideally be collaborative team players with strong communication skills and the ability to effectively prioritise and manage a range of administrative tasks.
As the first point of contact for the school, the School Officer plays a vital role in creating a welcoming and professional environment for students, families, and visitors. Key responsibilities include providing administrative support, managing incoming calls, responding to routine enquiries and requests for information, and assisting with the preparation and distribution of school communications, including newsletters.
The role also involves supporting the school’s communication channels through the coordination and updating of social media platforms, ensuring content is timely, accurate, and aligned with the school’s values and policies.
Suitable applicant should display a friendly, positive, and caring approach, along with strong organisational and digital communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a supportive and high-performing school community.
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 Samantha Poole, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9233 6333 or emailing samantha.poole@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 once (1) page outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated experience in providing general office administrative support with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work 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/SS1044529
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026
