Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS863240
Appointment Pool
As of 1:30 pm WST on 28 May, the wording of this advert has been amended
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus (SC) is seeking to establish a pool of School Officers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2025.
We are seeking a friendly and flexible School Officer with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents/carers, colleagues and the wider community and be a capable and supportive team member. Using your strong interpersonal skills, suitable applicants will display excellence in customer service delivery, effective administrative support and general reception duties.
Suitable applicants will have the ability to meet deadlines and work well within a team environment and with limited supervision. You would use your excellent interpersonal communication skills to perform a number of student-related activities such as attendance, enrolments, receipting, general data entry and reporting. A good working knowledge of systems including Microsoft Office, MSGU Outreach, Passtab, RM Billing and School Information System will be well regarded.
You will ideally support the Manager Corporate Services in the delivery of, but not limited to, school database systems information, accounts, marketing and the administration and management of financial and human resources of the school.
Cyril Jackson SC offers a wide range of Year 11 and Year 12 courses. We have students of various ages who are working towards graduation or pursuing their interests, including tertiary aspirants. Most students are aged between 16 to 25 years old. The school also has an extensive Intensive English Centre (IEC) for students within this age range. The majority of students in the IEC program continue at Cyril Jackson SC in Year 11 and Year 12 courses.
Cyril Jackson SC offers an alternative to students who wish to study senior school courses in a mature learning environment with an ethos of strong support. We pride ourselves on our ability to accommodate differences through flexibility and commitment to innovation. Students who attend Cyril Jackson SC come from all over the metropolitan area. We consider ourselves to be a multi-cultural, multi-age, multi-opportunity campus with an intention that “CJ Changes Lives”.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and /or preparing financial returns.
- Ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (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 Cyril Jackson Senior Campus can be found by visiting cyriljackson.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Alicia Blunt, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9413 4700 or emailing alicia.blunt@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 must include:
- A maximum three (3) 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 Friday, 7 June 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
