Nollamara Primary School (PS) are seeking to establish a pool of School Officers for 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 3, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
We have a diverse student population of over 420 students who originate from over 20 different countries. A little over 20% of our students identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and many of our students have a language background other than English. Nollamara (PS) has an intensive English Centre and experience working in this environment dealing with student enrolments and visas would be desirable. We celebrate and embrace our diversity with a range of programs and activities aimed at promoting respect for all, while we continue to strive to be a culturally responsive organisation.
Nollamara PS is located approximately 7 kilometres north of the Perth Central Business District and is part of the North Metropolitan Education Region. The school was built in 1956 and was constructed using the old U configuration. Nollamara (PS) is a Level 4 school with a student enrolment of around 440 students and caters for children from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Find out more about our school by visiting nollamaraps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Suitable applicants should ideally have a high level of experience and skill in an education context to join the Corporate Services team. Suitable applicants should have a thorough understanding of how to apply high levels of customer service principles, possess exceptional communication and clerical skills, and be a supportive, capable team member and work in collaboration with the administration team, school support staff, our school community and teaching staff. Suitable applicants will ideally have sound organisational skills and the flexibility to adapt to new roles and responsibilities to suit the growing business needs of the school.
Responsibilities of the School Officer include processing both mainstream and Intensive English Centres (IEC) enrolments, maintaining IEC bus timetables, booking interpreters, keeping track of student numbers, student attendance, meeting and greeting visitors, answering the telephone, responding to routine enquiries and requests for information and maintaining school databases including records and management information systems to ensure they are accurate and up to date. Knowledge of Student Information System (SIS), RM Billing, Microsoft Office, 365 would be desirable.
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 Louise Treloar, MCS on (08) 9413 1550 or louise.treloar@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 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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated experience in providing general office administrative support with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work 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/SS923959
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 Friday, 18 October 2024
