AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS891636
This is a seven (7) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024
Canning College is seeking a dedicated Administration Officer to join its team.
In this role you will assist in administering the school’s financial, physical and human resources, in particular to international student services operations. You will provide administrative support for international and domestic students, and International Office and Student Services staff. You will enter and maintain student enrolment data, timetables and attendance. Duties may include generating routine reports, preparing lists and other information from the college databases, including academic statements, fee statements and completion certificates whilst undertaking reception duties, including responding to enquiries and requests for information from prospective and existing students, parents and education agents.
The successful applicant should provide high quality customer and administrative support services, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and work in collaboration with administration team, school support staff, school community and teaching staff.
Canning College has been preparing students to achieve entry into Australia's best universities since 1982. As a specialist international education institution, it has established a strong reputation for providing international students with the personal and academic development and pathways required to succeed in tertiary studies. In 2024, Canning College also reinstated the enrolment of domestic students into its Year 10, 11 and 12 courses.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Well developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with individuals at all levels and from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
- Knowledge and experience in clerical and administrative support.
- Well developed keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of word processing, databases, spreadsheets, digital design and social media content creation.
- Initiative and good organisational skills with the ability to work with minimum supervision to meet competing priorities in a fast-paced business environment.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
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Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A maximum three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4***.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 13 May 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
