School Officer
Branch: Alkimos Beach Primary School
Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Level 2, $66,449 - $71,191 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2022)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
FTE: 0.2-1.0
Location: Alkimos
Closing Date: 2024-10-14 4:30 PM
Attachments: - Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
- applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
- published jdf - generic - school officer - schools - min l2 - mar 2019.pdf

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 and up to the end of Term 2, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Alkimos Beach Primary School (PS), located approximately 45km from Perth, opened in 2017 catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. We are a school with strong values and are committed to developing a highly engaging and dynamic learning program for your children.

At Alkimos Beach PS, we believe that each child has the right to be respected and has a responsibility to respect others. An important priority of our school is creating a warm, caring, and supportive learning environment, both with your children and the community.

Find out more about our school by visiting alkimosbeachps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

The School Officer will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth financial operation of the school. This includes tasks such as undertaking account and GST coding, reconciling financial records and processing invoices. School Officers also assist with month-end procedures such as transporting receipts to the bank and maintaining data integrity. They will be responsible for collating figures for financial planning and budgeting, which will help the school make informed decisions about its resources.

In addition to financial management, the School Officer will also assist with the management of school assets. This includes overseeing the administration of out-of-hours use of school facilities, coordinating, and negotiating maintenance and repairs, and maintaining key registers and security system codes. They will assist with the induction and support of administrative school support staff, by developing induction programs and materials and coordinating relief staff.

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 Michelle Wellsteed, Principal on (08) 9561 7200 or Michelle.Wellsteed@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 three (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/SS921506

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 14 October 2024