School Officer

Job title: School Officer

Company: Government of Western Australia


Job description: Permanent – Part Time, Permanent – Full Time, Fixed Term – Full Time, Fixed Term – Part Time
FTE: 0.1-1.0
Location: Busselton
Closing Date: 2025-09-05 4:30 PM
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–We are seeking to establish a pool of School Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.Geographe Education Support Centre is a vibrant small special needs school located in Busselton. We are a close knit team that is passionate about special needs education. We work closely together to ensure the best educational outcomes for our students, in an environment that thrives on teamwork, professional conduct and flexibility.Our dual campus school means our students have the opportunity to participate and integrate with mainstream students, learning from their peers and joining in many of the activities held such as the school ball, beach carnival and workplace learning at the high school. And the sports carnival, assemblies and music at the primary site.Find out more about our school by visiting orThe RoleWe are seeking dynamic and organised School Officers to join our team and support the Manager Corporate Services and staff across both sites in their roles. You will play an integral part in the administration team, providing essential operational support that requires a high level of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.In this role, you will work closely with a team of dedicated professionals and provide support in the operation of school databases including Compass and School Information System (SIS), school records, and management information systems.You will be responsible for building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the school. Suitable applicants should be collaborative team players with a positive attitude, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for contributing to a supportive and people-focused school culture.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 Vicki Milne-Peters, Principal on (08) 9751 7803 or emailing .Equity and DiversityWe 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 for more details.EligibilityTo 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

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 InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.Step 2: Attach your documentsYour 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: SS/SS989955The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Expected salary: $72562 – 77741 per year

Location: Busselton, WA

Job date: Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:22:19 GMT

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