This is a 13 month fixed term, full-time position commencing as soon as possible with possible extension and/or permanency
East Kimberley College (EKC) is a Kindergarten to Year 12 school, focused on providing an inclusive, safe, supportive, and connected learning environment to educate students to be successful citizens of the future. Our belief is that “every student matters every day” and “every student can be a high achiever”.
EKC is one of the largest Kindergarten to Year 12 schools in the state with approximately 900 students enrolled. With almost 50% of enrolments being Indigenous, it also has the largest enrolment of Aboriginal students of any school in the State.
The College offers all that one would expect in a larger metropolitan school yet has that unique friendly atmosphere typical of a rural community. Our College strives to ensure all students, regardless of ability or style of learning, are provided with the opportunity to reach their full potential in a positive, supportive and engaging learning environment. We foster individual student interests, encourage active participation in the learning process, and assist students to develop their ability to apply knowledge and skills to real life experiences and challenges.
Kununurra is the eastern gateway to the Kimberley and offers many opportunities for adventure seekers. Kununurra is only a three-hour flight from Perth and is famous for its wildlife-rich waterways and wetlands.
Find out more about our school by visiting eastkimberleycollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
EKC is seeking a dynamic and conscientious Business Support Officer to join their dedicated and friendly team.
The successful applicant will provide integral support to the Manager Corporate Services in the delivery of efficient business operations across the school. The role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities including administration, financial and human resource management, facilities hire, asset management, contractor coordination, maintenance requests, insurance claims, and building and grounds supervision, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the school.
Ideally, applicants will possess sound knowledge and experience in relevant systems and processes required to maintain, monitor, analyse, and extract information using RM Finance, RM Asset Manager, RM Billing, Recruitment Advertising Management System (RAMS), and Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS). Experience supporting financial administration processes such as payments, invoicing, reconciliations, budget monitoring, payroll processing, and maintaining accurate financial and staff records will be highly regarded. Experience completing End of Month, End of Calendar Year, and End of Financial Year rollovers, as well as supporting workforce management processes including recruitment, onboarding, and staff retention, is highly desirable.
The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting and guiding staff through inductions, training, and daily coordination of administrative processes and procedures. They will assist in managing relief staff processes, maintaining staffing resources for new and departing employees, and ensuring compliance records, including workers compensation and staff training, are current and accurately maintained. In addition, the role contributes to reporting requirements through data collation, record management, and support for the school’s annual reporting processes.
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 Learne Dunne, Principal on (08) 9168 4400 or emailing leane.dunne@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 five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated considerable experience providing input and effective support to the development, management, implementation and monitoring of business operations, systems and plans.
- Demonstrated well developed financial management skills, including data analysis, interpretation and reporting, and the ability to provide recommendations.
- Demonstrated sound human resource management knowledge and skills, including the ability to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of human resource management systems and processes.
- Demonstrated sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Demonstrated sound conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to identify appropriate solutions.
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/SS706725
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 Tuesday, 16 June 2026
