Administration Assistant

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. It encompasses both school and system-facing service delivery. While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development.

The leadership Institute as part of Statewide Services provides support to current and aspiring leaders through a range of initiatives and provides high quality innovative and evidence-based professional learning programs.

We are looking for people who want to make a difference.

About You

You thrive in a collaborative team environment. You want to use your skills to the best of your ability everyday – by having a great eye for detail you enjoy helping others to produce the best leadership development experience for education leaders all over the state.

Your writing and editing skills mean you enjoy preparation and delivery of important documents and travel arrangements. You succeed with efficient systems designed to follow up on actions. You get a sense of achievement by supporting the team to maintain vital records relating to projects, initiatives, committees and other activities.

You also have great expertise when it comes to payment of accounts, credit card reconciliation, monitoring expenditure and preparation of reports.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Leederville and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).

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 Jessica Brosnan, Principal Consultant on (08) 9413 3300 or by emailing jessica.brosnan@education.wa.edu.au

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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.
• 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.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and 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 being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your written application should include:

• A CV of up to three (3) 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:

1. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office suite in clerical and general administrative duties, including advanced word processing skills and proficiency with spreadsheets and databases and experience using an electronic records management system.
2. Demonstrated good written, oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of individuals and provide customer-focused services.
3. Demonstrated experience in purchasing, processing accounts for payment and monitoring expenditure for a work unit.
4. Demonstrated initiative and good organisational skills with the ability to meet competing priorities in a fast-paced business 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: DOE1045321

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 26 June 2026