We 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 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Greenfields Primary School (PS) moral purpose “Together We Grow with high expectations, positive behaviour and a strong sense of community” informs all that we do. We are a centre school, for the Centre for Excellence in Literacy, our students perform well above what’s expected of them and we’re after new staff to join our team as we continue to provide a positive education for students. We engage, consult and work collaboratively with the school community to provide a positive learning environment for students which is underpinned by a strong set of values. Suitable applicants will be part of a team that builds a school culture that challenges, invigorates and extends young minds.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.greenfieldsps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a School Officer, you will be the first point of contact for our students, families, staff, and community and as such, a strong focus on customer service is key to this role. The suitable applicants should be professional, positive, and friendly, with well-developed communication skills. The suitable applicants should work well in a team environment, display initiative and approach challenges with a growth mindset. The suitable applicants should possess strong organisational skills, a high level of attention to detail with great flexibility to move between tasks and different environments within our school and be able to deliver priority outcomes in a dynamic environment.
The suitable applicants will be responsible for completing administrative duties including greeting all visitors, answering the telephone, and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information. In addition, you should support student-related activities such as assisting with student enrolment procedures and operating a range of software packages including Integris, Compass, RM Billing and Microsoft Office Suite.
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, Shannon Wright, Principal by telephoning (08) 9586 0600 or emailing Shannon.Wright@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two to three (2-3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Demonstrated experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and /or preparing financial returns.
- Demonstrated ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and 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/SS937545
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 4 December 2024
