School Officer

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS894393

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024 

Wattle Grove Primary School (PS) is seeking a friendly and customer focussed School Officer to join their dynamic team!

As a School Officer, you will be the first point of contact for our school and will be responsible for completing administrative duties including greeting visitors, answering the telephone, and responding to enquiries and requests for information. 

The successful applicant should possess the qualities to promote excellence within our school and to interact positively with parents and the wider community.

The successful applicant will assist the Manager of Corporate Services and Principal in the management of school finances and human resources. A knowledge of RM Finance, RM Billing, HRMIS and Student Information Systems (SIS) would be desirable.

Suitable applicants should possess strong attention to detail and work well in a team environment. They will ideally have strong organisational skills and be able to deliver outcomes while working to deadlines in a faced paced environment.  

The School Officer will work in collaboration with the administration team, school support staff, our school community and teaching staff.

Situated in the foothills of the Darling Ranges, 14 kilometres east of Perth, Wattle Grove PS has a rich history spanning over 100 years. As a high performing school, it has undergone immense growth and relocated to a new modern suburban school with state-of-the-art facilities. The school is now located in the new housing development of Wattle Grove with easy access via both Tonkin and Roe Highways. It has a current enrolment over 890 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

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 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 (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 Wattle Grove Primary School can be found by visiting wattlegroveps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

For further job related information:

Please contact Julie Roberts, Principal by telephoning (08) 9237 66***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:

• A two (2) 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, 10 June 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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

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