Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS811342

This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2023

Hawker Park Primary School (HPPS) is seeking to employ a dedicated school officer to join their friendly team.

The successful applicant will ideally display professional integrity and be committed to displaying a high level of professionalism at all times.

As a School Officer the person will be the first point of contact for our school and will be responsible for completing administrative duties including greeting all visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information. The successful applicant will ideally have a friendly, positive, and caring attitude and possess the qualities to promote excellence within our school and to interact with parents and the wider community. The successful applicant may be responsible for supporting the Manager Corporate Services in administering the schools marketing, financial, physical, and human resources whilst upholding confidentiality and security of sensitive material.

The role of School Officer also involves undertaking student-related activities, including providing information, advice and collecting documentation for enrolment of new students. As the School Officer, the person will administer the operation of the school databases, records, website and management information systems. The successful applicant should possess strong attention to detail and work well within a team environment and be able to use Connect. The applicant will ideally have strong organisational skills, work independently, be proactive and be able to deliver outcomes while working to deadlines in a sometimes challenging and fast paced environment.

As an Independent Public School, Hawker Park PS endeavours to motivate and inspire children, by offering a safe and positive learning environment which actively fosters their social, emotional and academic attributes to their full potential. Our pastoral care is based on our three core values of respect, kindness and manners.

Our motto - Together We Grow - epitomises everything we do. As a team, we work together in a spirit of cooperation for the benefit of the whole school community.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work-related requirements (selection criteria):

• Experience in providing general office administrative support with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Hawker Park Primary School can be found by visiting hawkerparkps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information:

Please contact Mrs Sandie Beard, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9422 2000 or emailing Sandra.Beard@education.wa.edu.au   

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include:

• A two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.

ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Employees will be required to:

• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course.
• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
• obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment.
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 24 March 2023

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.