This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Kelmscott Senior High School (SHS) is a school of opportunity for students. The school offers Department of Education endorsed Specialist Programs in Agriculture and Music, Gifted & Talented Secondary Selective Entrance Program and a range of Kelmscott Academic Academy Programs (KAA) in Mathematics, Science, English and Humanities & Social Sciences.
The school offers a suite of school based programs in Languages (German & Japanese), Soccer and Athletics to cater for a range of student interests and abilities. There are a broad range of Senior School offerings in Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), General Courses and Vocational Education & Training (VET) Qualifications. We also offer University entry programs and Big Picture Academy. All this occurs in excellent facilities with a strong focus on pastoral care.
Find out more about our school by visiting kshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Kelmscott SHS is seeking a dedicated and reliable Executive Support Officer to join their team.
The Executive Support Officer will be responsible for coordinating the daily operations of the school's Executive team, providing administrative support to the principal and other members of the Executive team. This includes extracting data from various data systems and undertaking data analysis which supports annual reporting, school and financial planning objectives. They should also assist the Leadership team with undertaking event related activities, manage incoming and outgoing enquiries, establish, and maintain effective communication networks with internal and external stakeholders, and maintain a confidential electronic filing system as instructed by the principal.
The successful applicant will ideally possess high-level oral, written, and interpersonal communication, analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills. You should also be able to work in a collaborative team environment and be committed to building quality communication with all stakeholders and developing strong community relationships and links.
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 Kerry Date, Manager of Corporate Services, on (08) 9495 7400 or emailing Kerry.Date@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Kerry Date on 0450 492 738.
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 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
- A maximum four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated sound administration and organisational skills with considerable experience in the delivery of administration support services, including the ability to provide executive support to School Executives.
- Demonstrated sound working knowledge and understanding of human resource and recruitment procedures and the Public Sector Standards.
- Demonstrated sound written, oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with senior positions, internal and external clients on a wide range of issues.
- Demonstrated sound research, conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to use initiative to identify priorities and meet conflicting timelines.
- Relevant experience in the use of personal computer software applications, including MS Word, Outlook and Excel, with the ability to produce reports from computerised applications.
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/SS916111
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 4 November 2024
