AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS895289
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024
Do you possess excellent communication skills and are ready to take on new challenges?
Kent Street Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Marketing and Administration Officer to their team.
We are looking for a highly organised Marketing and Administration Officer with exceptional interpersonal skills to join our friendly team. The successful applicant will ideally work well under pressure whilst having high accuracy and attention to detail.
As a level 3 Marketing and Administration Officer, you should have the ability to work in either a team environment or autonomously. The successful applicant will ideally have an extensive working knowledge of Integris Administration Manager, RM Billing, RM Finance, Consent2Go, as well as various photo and graphic editing programs. Current knowledge of trends related to web design and other online mediums would be highly desirable.
It is important to note that the role may require the successful applicant to work after hours at events such as parent information evenings or Year 12 Presentation Night, as well as ensuring our social media platforms are kept up to date with current events, information and acknowledgements. Arrangements will be in place as compensation for this out of hours work. Applicants must consider this information before applying.
Kent Street SHS aims to empower students to achieve through innovative teaching and mutual respect. Through our motto of ‘Courage to Achieve', we focus on our values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience for the ultimate benefit of our students.
Kent Street SHS is an Independent Public School and we aspire to building on our enviable reputation already evident in our exemplary Approved Specialist Programs of Aviation, Cricket and Fashion & Design, to all other facets of the school. We aim to be a school of choice in a highly competitive environment.
Kent Street SHS is conveniently located just four kilometres south east of the city and the school has forged close ties with Curtin University, other Institutes of further education and industry partners. Established in 1940, Kent Street SHS was the first secondary school to be built on the southern side of the Swan River and has grown into a vibrant multi-cultural school over the years. The Rotary Residential College, located on site, provides an opportunity for country students to attend Kent Street SHS.
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):
- Experience in assisting with coordination of events and marketing activities and associated financial management and budgeting requirements.
- Initiative and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
- Sound conceptual, analytical and research skills, including the ability to identify appropriate solutions.
- Well-developed computer application skills.
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 four (4) page (maximum) 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, 27 May 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
