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School Officer

We are seeking to establish a pool of School Officer’s for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Oberthur Primary School (PS), an Independent Public School, is in a quiet area of Bull Creek set in attractive surroundings with many trees, shade, and well- maintained gardens. Our school has a traditionally strong community involvement. The school population of 650 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 has a mix of cultural backgrounds and English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) is a feature as well as a Chinese Immersion (bilingual) Program in all Pre-Primary to Year 6 classes.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

The School Officer provides high-quality administrative and operational support within a dynamic and diverse school environment, with a strong emphasis on front office reception and customer service. The suitable applicants would work closely with, and support, the Manager Corporate Services in the delivery of financial and administrative functions, including the maintenance of financial records and processes.

The role is responsible for the accurate and confidential management of student enrolments, records and databases, along with attendance processes and system updates.

The suitable applicants would build and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, families and external stakeholders, display excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. The role actively supports whole-school operations, including events and organisational processes, and requires flexibility, initiative and commitment to effective teamwork in order to contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

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 Patricia Morales, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9237 6700 or emailing patricia.morales@education.wa.edu.au.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools 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.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• 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.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined 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 (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and /or preparing financial returns.
  • Demonstrated ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
  • Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.

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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1045574

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 15 June 2026