We are seeking to establish a pool of School Officer 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.
West Leederville Primary School (PS) is located 3km west of the Perth central business district and was founded in 1898. It has a strong sense of community, and values collaborative partnerships in the delivery of education. Students, staff, and parents work together to support, enhance and develop a positive school environment. West Leederville enjoys a particularly strong parent and community involvement through the Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) and the School Board.
Find out more about our school by visiting wlps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The School Officer is a key member of the front office, responsible for supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the school. This role provides administrative, financial, and customer service support within a fast‑paced environment. As the first point of contact for students, families, staff, and community members, the School Officer should maintain a professional and welcoming front office, responds to enquiries, prepares correspondence, manages student records, and assists with enrolment and attendance processes. Ideally, suitable applicants will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, display attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy environment, takes pride in their work and brings a strong sense of professionalism to every interaction
The School Officer would assist with a range of office operations, including ordering and managing supplies, and coordinating maintenance and service requests. Additional responsibilities the admisitering the operation of confidential records and may include assisting with compliance requirements, and offering general administrative support. Experience administering the operation of school databases, records and management information systems such as Compass, the Student Information System (SIS), RM Billing, RM Finance, HRMIS is highly desirable, as is knowledge of Microsoft Office, 365 and Excel.
The suitable applicants should display the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and contribute positively to the day‑to‑day running of the school.
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 Janelle Cosentino, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9366 9753 or Janelle.Cosentino@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; and
- A three (3) 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/SS1048905
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 2 July 2026
