School Officer

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 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Welcome to Sunrise Primary School, a new school opening in Wellard in 2026. A school where our students are at the heart of everything we do. We are nurturing a caring school community that celebrates the connections and importance we all play to ensure every child is on a pathway to a successful future. This is supported by passionate staff, evidence-based practices and an unwavering commitment to student success.

We are ideally looking for administration support officers who rise to ensure Belonging matters – every child is known, valued, and included. Inclusivity and diversity are embraced, with active engagement in whole-school practices and a commitment to opening a new school, bringing a sense of fun and joy to the work.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

We are seeking to appoint friendly and enthusiastic school officers to join our growing community at Sunrise PS. Suitable applicants should have strong attention to detail and experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively. Applicants with experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and/or preparing financial returns are highly desired.

To be suitable for the role, applicants will ideally have good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently. As school officers, you will be assisting the Manager Corporate Services and undertake student-related activities such as providing information, advice and collecting documents for enrolment of new students. Suitable applicants will join a dynamic and nurturing community where we aim to create a positive impact in the wider community by being compassionate and proactive in advocating for a safe and inclusive learning environment.

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 Sally Woollard, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9414 2073 or emailing Sally.woollard@education.wa.edu.au

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.

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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start. Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Apply Online In Two Easy Steps

1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work-related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
2. 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, and a five (5) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.

Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively, in financial processes and procedures (debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and/or preparing financial returns), in using computers and a range of application software (databases, spreadsheets, word processing), and in verbal/written communication and customer service. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and the ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment. It is recommended you have attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. 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/SS988544. The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 05 September 2025.

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