This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025.
Duncraig Senior High School (SHS) is situated in the north-western suburbs on the coastal strip 18 kilometres from Perth. We cater for students from Year 7 to Year 12 and are a school of high standards where the care and progress of every child is our priority. We continue to improve our resources and facilities through the support of our Board, our parent body, and the Education Department.
Our staff are carefully selected for their commitment to the delivery of quality education and for their willingness to adhere to the School values and enhance the traditions. Duncraig SHS is a school of choice and part of a thriving community where students have a voice and regularly return to continue their engagement.
Find out more about our school by visiting duncraigshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As the Events Officer you provide support with the marketing, planning, and coordinating of school events including graduation, school ball, assemblies, school tours, parents’ evenings and functions. You will develop a range of school communications, publications and materials, including social media, to support marketing activities and events.
You will ideally be organised and able to collaborate with others to assist in the coordination and planning of large-scale events such as the annual school ball and graduation.
You will ideally have website maintenance experience to support the maintenance and regular updating of the school website, ensuring published content is current, relevant and that associated links are active. Experience is also required to support the administration and maintenance of databases and records information management systems as required. Experience in the use of Facebook, Instagram business and Canva are also preferable.
To be successful in this role, you should have the ability to develop positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and a solution focused approach, to ensure all school events run smoothly.
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 Justine Avenell, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6241 5400 or Justine.Avenell@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Justine Avenell on 0435 962 606.
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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated well developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support and events coordination.
- Demonstrated experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills with the ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to use a range of application software packages, particularly Microsoft Office, databases, spreadsheets and publishing programs.
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/SS946619
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 Thursday, 30 January 2025
