Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS557919
This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2019 with possible extension and/or permanency
Do you possess excellent communication skills and are ready to take on new challenges?
Sevenoaks Senior College (SC) is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated School Officer to join their school.
The successful applicant will primarily be working in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Office where they will be providing general clerical and administrative support to the Program Coordinator – VET and Workplace Learning. They will be supporting VET students by responding to their enquiries and requests for information. They will distribute and collect documents, forms and mail, and collect and receipt monies in accordance with Departmental procedures. They will operate and maintain office equipment, including monitoring and ordering office consumables, input data and generate routine reports and other documents from school databases.
Sevenoaks SC presents a fresh new approach to senior schooling in Western Australia. The College caters for up to 500 Year 11 and Year 12 students from across the metropolitan area and is located near the Cannington train station. It is the local school for students from Cannington and Maddington areas.
At Sevenoaks SC, our vision is to empower our students through their engagement in education and training so that they fulfil their own educational, career and social expectations and participate positively in Australian society. We are a diverse educational community with students, teachers, parents, community members and industry partners working collaboratively within a team environment. We offer a suite of programs involving a comprehensive range of WACE courses, Industry Access programs in our Trade Training Centre and our International Centre. Our students range from 16 to 19 years and we provide a young adult learning environment with mutual respect between staff and students.
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:
- Experience in providing general office administrative support with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements 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 Sevenoaks Senior College can be found by visiting www.sevenoaks.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Dr George Sekulla, Vice Principal, by telephoning (08) 9356 4900 or emailing George.Sekulla@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.
You are required to attach a personal resume and covering letter outlining your skills and experiences in relation to the position. 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
Employees will be required to:
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 30 November 2018
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.