Administrative Support Coordinator - Marketing and Human Resources

Administrative Support Coordinator - Marketing and Human Resources

Branch: Pinjarra Senior High School

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $81,448 - $87,376 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: Pinjarra

Closing Date: 2025-11-25 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
• published jdf - 00043606 - administrative support coordinator - marketing and human resources - pinjarra shs - min l3 - may 2023.pdf

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026

Pinjarra Senior High School (SHS) is located near the Pinjarra town centre and caters for students in Years 7 through 12, providing innovative programs and pathways to prepare students for success in tertiary education, vocational training, traineeships, apprenticeships and the workplace. As a school, we are committed to innovating teaching practice to develop 'learnership', agency and to enhance student engagement in purposeful education.

At Pinjarra SHS, we are committed to developing a learning culture wherein all members of our school community are empowered to grow through being innovative, connected and resilient. We seek to foster and develop Growth Mindsets in our staff and students through targeted pedagogy and professional learning. This underpins our instructional model and forms part of the overall strategy to develop confidence and agency in our students during their secondary school years, captured in our school vision, ‘Growing Learners for Life’.

Find out more about our school by visiting Pinjarra Senior High School or Schools Online

The Role

Pinjarra SHS is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Administrative Support Coordinator to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to take on a diverse role within a vibrant and supportive educational environment. In this position, you will play a key role in driving the school’s communications, supporting internal operations, and promoting our school’s values and achievements. You will provide operational support in the development, implementation and management of the school’s marketing plan, and coordinate promotional events and marketing activities. The technical knowledge and skills to develop and manage digital and print-based marketing platforms is an important aspect of this role.

The role also includes coordinating key aspects of human resource management, including leave and relief arrangements, maintenance of the Human Resources Management Information System (HRMIS), and assisting with staff induction. You would provide human resource advice and information to staff and contribute to the smooth functioning of the school’s administrative operations.

The successful applicant should have high-level interpersonal and communication skills enabling them to work both collaboratively and independently, using initiative to solve complex problems. Strong negotiation and networking skills both within the school and wider community would be highly advantageous to this role.

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 Tamara Matthews, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9531 7000 or emailing Tamara.Matthews@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated experience in assisting with coordination of events and marketing activities and associated financial management and budgeting requirements.
  • Demonstrated well developed knowledge of and experience in contemporary human resource management practices.
  • Demonstrated well developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels and work effectively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated sound conceptual, analytical and research skills, including the ability to identify appropriate solutions.
  • Demonstrated initiative and good organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and identify priorities.

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/SS1005766

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 25 November 2025