Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS859493
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
Perth Modern School is seeking an innovative and passionate School Systems Support Officer (SSSO) to join our school.
The successful applicant will be working with a progressive and enthusiastic team of allied professionals who are engaged in implementing a whole school gifted and talented approach to the educational programs offered in the school. The successful applicant will support the Principal, Deputy Principals and teaching staff; managing student and teacher timetables, reports, school relief management processes and database systems. The SSSO will maintain a range of curriculum related databases, ensuring data integrity and generating reports in a timely manner.
You will ideally have sound written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, will be highly organised, can solve problems and meet deadlines, and commence the school day at 7am. You will provide data for reporting, course specific individual reports, state and national testing. The SSSO will develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stake holders. You will coordinate examination rosters, venues and supervisors, the roll-over of updates and data systems. You will also develop and maintain database systems and school relief management processes. Experience with SIS Integris Cover and Timetabling, Microsoft 365, Compass, Reporting to Parents (RTP), School Information Records System (SIRS) and school ICT systems would be highly desirable.
Perth Modern School is Western Australia's only fully academically selective school for gifted students in Years 7 to 12. Centrally located in Subiaco, the School provides a differentiated and compacted curriculum that develops the individual skills and abilities of academically gifted students. Professional, enthusiastic, merit selected staff provide a broad range of opportunities and wellbeing activities tailored to gifted learners.
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):
- Ability to provide effective administrative support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of business systems.
- Initiative and sound organisational skills with the ability to identify priorities and meet deadlines.
- Sound research, conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to provide innovative thinking in problem solving.
- Well developed computer skills, including the ability to create, operate, manipulate databases, spreadsheets and extract reports.
- Sound written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels and work effectively 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 Perth Modern School can be found by visiting perthmodern.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information
Please contact Robyn Verboon, Vice Principal, by telephoning 0408 955 259 or emailing robyn.verboon@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 four (4) 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 three (3) 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:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 4 December 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
