[Urgent] School Systems Support Officer

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $86,439 - $92,795 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

We are seeking to establish a pool of School Systems Support 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 4, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Perth Modern School, a proud public school, is Western Australia's only fully selective school for academically gifted students in Years 7 to 12. The school honours rich traditions, empowers those present and shapes the future for gifted and talented learners and leaders.

Staff emphasise the importance of connection and relationships in the process of listening, thinking and learning together. We partner with students, families, carers and alumni to navigate change and improve student outcomes; a community where everyone belongs. In the early years, this means ensuring every student is known and understood, their needs and unique potential nurtured. As students progress, they are supported as self‑motivated learners and leaders who are courageous, curious, compassionate, committed and collaborative, encouraged to pursue their dreams and resourced to achieve both academic excellence and positive wellbeing.

Position Title: School Systems Support Officer

Perth Modern School is seeking a pool of innovative and passionate School Systems Support Officers (SSSO) to join our school community. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a forward-thinking team of allied professionals dedicated to delivering a whole-school approach to gifted and talented education.

As a School Systems Support Officer, you will support the Principal, Deputy Principals and teaching staff in a range of administrative and operational areas. Your responsibilities may include coordinating teacher and school relief processes, overseeing academic reporting and maintaining key school databases. You will ensure data integrity, produce timely reports and support the rollout of updates across systems. Additional duties may involve coordinating examination rosters, venues and supervision, managing student and teacher timetables and providing data for both internal and external reporting requirements, including course‑specific and national assessments. Using SRMS and SIRS will enable you to meet the deadlines set by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) in a timely manner.

Qualifications & Characteristics

To be successful you should bring strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, a high level of organisation, and the ability to meet deadlines and solve problems effectively. You should be available to commence your workday at 7:00 am and be comfortable working in a fast‑paced and collaborative school environment. Ideal applicants will be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

- Experience with a range of school systems will be highly regarded, including SIRS, SRMS, Compass, SSO (Subject Selection Online), SIS Integris (Cover and Timetabling), Microsoft 365, Reporting to Parents (RTP) and broader school ICT platforms.

- Proactive approach to exploring, adopting and adapting to new systems as required.

- Ability to provide innovative thinking in problem solving, sound research, conceptual and analytical skills.

Eligibility

- 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.

- Consensual 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.

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.

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select “Apply for Job” and complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work‑related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

- A three to four (3‑4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

- Demonstrated ability to provide effective administrative support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of business systems.

- Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills with the ability to identify priorities and meet deadlines.

- Demonstrated sound research, conceptual and analytical skills and the ability to provide innovative thinking in problem solving.

- Demonstrated well‑developed computer skills, including the ability to create, operate, manipulate databases, spreadsheets and extract reports.

- Demonstrated sound written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels and work effectively 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.

Application closes: 4:30 PM (AWST) on Thursday, 13 November 2025.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1003447

Position No. Pool Ref IPS/SS1003447

Location: Subiaco

Branch: Perth Modern School

Closing Date: 2025‑11‑13 4:30 PM

Agency: Department of Education

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