Business Support Officer

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $81,448 - $87,376 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026

At Leeming Senior High School (SHS) we have a positive school culture with a strong connection to our school motto, Harmony and Excellence, welcoming families for over 30 years. We are an Independent Public School committed to giving our students the best resources and environment possible to prepare them for a bright future. We see ourselves as partners with parents and students to provide a supporting and care environment during the High School Years.

The Business Support Officer undertakes administrative roles across the six corporate functions of the school which are essential to deliver high quality education. A well‑rounded experience is desirable, and the suitable applicants may have the opportunity to develop skills across the breadth of the criteria through a personalised development and growth strategy and varied role distribution. With your keen attention to detail and a willingness to be flexible you will ideally work alongside the Manager Corporate Services to administer the school's financial, human, and physical resources.

Your ability to effectively prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure with high level accuracy and attention to detail will ensure accurate and timely processing of a range of financial functions including preparation, monitoring of budgets, developing and maintaining relevant business information management systems. In this role you will be required to support the Manager Corporate Services in undertaking financial planning, monitoring, research, reporting and analysis to meet established objectives and outcomes relative to business needs and plans. As a school that utilises technology to enhance service delivery of business operations, experience in using spreadsheets and other business and school management software will be highly regarded.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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.

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.

- 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.

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 (1) 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 (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.

The statement should demonstrate:

- Demonstrated considerable experience providing input and effective support to the development, management, implementation and monitoring of business operations, systems and plans.

- Demonstrated well‑developed financial management skills, including data analysis, interpretation and reporting, and the ability to provide recommendations.

- Demonstrated sound human resource management knowledge and skills, including the ability to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of human resource management systems and processes.

- Demonstrated sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

- Demonstrated sound conceptual, analytical and problem‑solving skills and the ability to identify appropriate solutions.

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/SS994247

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 3 November 2025

Position Title: Business Support Officer

Agency: Department of Education

Location: Leeming

Unit/Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Branch: Leeming Senior High School

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

Position No.: 00033644

Closing Date: 2025-11-03 4:30 PM

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