School Officer

Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS866204

Appointment Pool

Gwynne Park Education Support Centre (ESC) is seeking to establish a pool of School Officers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 1, 2025.

Suitable applicants with a passion for effective customer service, and who have the ability to provide effective clerical and administrative support, are strongly encouraged to apply.  Experience working in an Education Support Centre and experience with HRMIS, is highly regarded.

As the first point of contact for our school, the School Officer is responsible for building positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, staff and the wider community. Using their strong interpersonal skills, suitable applicants should possess excellence in customer service delivery and be passionate about providing effective clerical support. They will be responsible for meeting and greeting visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries.

Gwynne Park ESC is a purpose-built primary school specialising in the delivery of individualised programs for students in Kindergarten to Year 6 with intellectual disability, physical disability, autism spectrum disorder with identified high educational need and sensory impairment.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):

• experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
• experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and /or preparing financial returns.
• ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
• good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
• good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.

Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (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.

Further information about Gwynne Park Education Support Centre can be found by visiting gwynneparkesc.org.au or Schools Online.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information:

Please contact Gabby Rawlinson, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9391 40***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au  

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: [red highlighted areas are optional]

• A statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV 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 Friday, 23 February 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

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