▷ [Apply in 3 Minutes] School Officer

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 1, $62,134 - $70,734 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)

This is a permanent part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026

Como Primary School (PS) is an inner suburban school situated near the Swan River. We are an Independent Public‑School catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school has a long and proud history of high academic achievement built around strong partnerships between the school and our families. We believe in developing the whole child and supporting each student to reach their potential. Our motto - ONLY OUR BEST - applies equally to the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of all our students from K‑6. Our experienced and dedicated staff are committed to improving classroom practice to ensure each student is successful.

The Role

The suitable applicants will undertake reception duties, including greeting visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information, in an efficient and friendly manner whilst providing effective and accurate general clerical and administrative support, including preparing correspondence, newsletters, notices and other materials, in a timely manner. The suitable applicants will distribute and collect documents, forms and mail whilst collect and receipt monies in accordance with Departmental procedures.

The suitable applicants will operate and maintain office equipment, including monitoring and ordering office consumables whilst inputting data and generating routine reports and other documents from school databases. The suitable applicants will arrange catering for school functions whilst making travel arrangements for school staff. The suitable applicants assist with the maintenance of school facilities, assets and resources, including reporting faults, organising repairs, assisting with stock takes and updating the asset and resources registers whilst supporting student‑related activities such as maintaining student attendance records, generating routine reports and correspondence related to absenteeism, assisting with student enrolment procedures and handling information relating to school bus timetables.

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 Joanne Adams, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 6455 0350 or emailing joanne.adams@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.

- 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

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 (1) being your current line manager.

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 two to three (2-3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated experience in providing general office administrative support with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

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 two to three (2-3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

- Demonstrated experience in providing general office administrative support with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work 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/SS1005670

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 17 November 2025

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