PLEASE BE AWARE THERE HAS BEEN AN AMENDMENT MADE TO THE CLOSING DATE ON 24 JUNE 2026 AT 9.40 AM
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 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Como Secondary College (SC) is driven by the belief that every student is capable of successful learning. The College is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Every student matters at Como. We work to build each student's belief in their own capacity to learn and their understanding of the relationship between effort and success. Our aim is to ensure that every student progresses.
The school is located less than 6 kilometres from the centre of Perth and is close to major transport hubs. This enables our students to easily access and use Perth's major universities, training institutions, cultural attractions and sporting facilities.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.como.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking self-motivated applicants who ideally can use their initiative and work independently as well as work collaboratively within a team. We are a busy Independent Public School, therefore good interpersonal skills, willingness to be flexible and adapt to other roles within the school would be highly desirable.
Suitable applicants should have relevant experience and capacity to undertake a wide range of a support services to a high standard. They will ideally have a good understanding of relevant systems within a busy secondary school business context. Suitable applicants will ideally be adaptable and ready to take on challenges and learn new skills. They should also have sound organisational skills, possess the ability to keep to timelines in their day to day working environment and be a supportive, capable team member. Attention to detail and working within the Department of Educations’ procedures and processes is highly desirable. The suitable applicants should have exceptional communication skills to liaise successfully with all stakeholders of the College.
You will ideally be an experienced School Officer and have a friendly and positive attitude and possess the qualities to promote excellence within our school and to interact with parents and the wider community.
Experience and an excellent working knowledge of Schools Information System (Administration, Enrolments, Timetabling, Absentees), Compass, school accounting systems such as Resource Management (RM) Finance and RM Billing would be highly desirable. Specific experience and expertise in Relief staff Teaching / Non-Teaching processes, Finance, recruitment, leave management and Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) would be highly valued.
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 Danielle Mathews, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9365 2000 or emailing Danielle.Mathews@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Danielle Mathews on 0418 269 810.
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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
- A four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- 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: IPS/SS1048870
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026
