Administrative Assistant

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School Curriculum and Standards Authority are seeking to establish a pool of Administrative Assistant for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of December 2026.
Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The School Curriculum and Standards Division provides administrative and secretariat services for and implements the decisions of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority).
The Authority provides quality curriculum, assessment and standards to enable all Western Australian students to become confident, creative learners and active, informed citizens who contribute positively to society.
The Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy Directorate is responsible for:
implementing moderation activities to ensure statewide comparability of standards
ensuring that equitable and rigorous Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) course examinations are developed and provided for implementation in all Western Australian schools and international schools that deliver the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
ensuring that the ATAR course examinations reflect the content of the ATAR courses
ensuring that the examinations are reviewed at the completion of implementation
leading the development of examinations in an online environment and ensuring that the curriculum is shaped to address the shift into an online environment
directing and managing the development, implementation and review of policies and programs of the Authority associated with Kindergarten to Year 12 curriculum, assessment and moderation
researching best practice in curriculum, standards and moderation
planning and developing the policies, programs, systems and innovations associated with the work of the Authority
managing projects across the Authority
ensuring that the Authority remains responsive to the needs of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority Board and the Minister and leading the coordination of associated services and support.
The Role
As an Administrative Assistant you will assist managerial staff meet their financial, procurement and human resources responsibilities, including reconciling credit card expenditure, checking certification reports and invoices as well as monitoring expenditure.
You will also provide a high level of customer service, particularly with handling telephone enquiries and ensuring visitors are received and assisted in a professional manner.
Suitable applicants will have the ability to liaise easily with stakeholders to support the services and programs within the organisation, while also coordinating meetings, including venue and room bookings, arrange catering, and prepare and distribute agendas, minutes and associated documents.
Possessing well-developed Microsoft Suite ( MS) Word and Excel Spreadsheet processing skills and proficiency with other components of Microsoft Office in addition to sound written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills is essential.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located inCanningtonand our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
12% employer contributed superannuation.
Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
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 Elizabeth Sagar, Principal Consultant, Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy on or by emailing .
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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.
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.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and 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 being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
A CV of up to (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
A (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
Demonstrated well-developed word-processing skills and proficiency with other components of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint and experience using an electronic records management system.
Demonstrated sound written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with individuals at all levels and provide customer-focussed services.
Demonstrated experience in purchasing, processing accounts for payment and monitoring expenditure for a work unit.
Demonstrated sound ability to work independently or in a team environment to meet planned outcomes in a timely manner.
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 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE988963
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close:4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 29 August 2025
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