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 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

"The Baynton West Way" has become a way of life for our students and staff. Integrity, innovation, dedication and caring are our key guiding beacons, and our school vision of, 'Children are at the heart of our school' embodies everything we do day.

Our school staff are committed to building positive relationships, with the motivation to pursue excellence. Our dedicated and professional staff maintain an environment which supports each child every day to achieve their personal best. Staff employ evidence-based strategies within a defined whole-school approach to maximise the effect they have on student learning. In addition, we constantly aim to deliver the highest standards of pastoral care and support services in order to enable our students to thrive.

The Role

We are seeking experienced, dedicated and passionate School Officers to join our team and project their vibrancy into our office setting.

Suitable applicants should ideally have excellent customer service, meet deadlines and work well within a team environment. Suitable applicants will ideally model effective and quality customer and administrative support service. Ideally, suitable applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work in collaboration with the Principal, Manager Corporate Services, teachers, students and our school community. The successful applicant would also ideally have the skills to competently work independently without supervision, and an excellent focus on teamwork and communication.

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 Moana Puru, Acting Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9187 6200 or emailing moana.puru@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 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).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two 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 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three-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
• 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/SS991074

The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 15 September 2025

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

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