Human Resource Officer

Branch: Churchlands Senior High School

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

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

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: Churchlands

Closing Date: 2025-11-19 4:30 PM

This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

Churchlands Senior High School (SHS), we pride ourselves on our outstanding tradition of excellence across academics, sports, and the arts. We are a school that values collaboration, reflection, and innovation. We have an outstanding tradition of student excellence in academic, sporting and cultural fields and is without peer in the public system, placing the school competitively against Western Australia's leading schools.

The school provides an ordered, safe and supportive environment characterised by respectful relationships among students and staff. The Churchlands community supports the tradition of wearing our school uniform with pride, reflecting a shared commitment to excellence in all aspects of school life. The school's values focus on personal, social and environmental responsibility.

Find out more about our school by visiting Churchlands SHS or Schools Online

The Role

Do you enjoy working with people, have a flair for organisation, and take pride in creating smooth, efficient systems? We’re looking for a Human Resource Officer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong professional relationships, and loves keeping things running seamlessly behind the scenes.

In this dynamic and highly valued role, you’ll be at the heart of our daily operations, providing expert advice and hands-on support across a range of Human Resource functions. The key focus of the role is the coordination of daily teacher and support staff relief, along with associated leave management — you’ll be the go-to person ensuring every class is covered and the school runs effortlessly. A solid understanding of staff timetabling, cost efficient rostering, and leave entitlements will be highly advantageous.

You’ll also oversee HR systems, including payroll processing, validation and mandatory reporting requirements, Working with Children and Criminal Screening checks, pre-employment documentation, and appointment processes for casual staff. In addition, you’ll work closely with the Associate Principal and Manager Corporate Services to support recruitment activities when required. As such, previous experience in the Department’s HRMIS would be advantageous.

The successful applicant will ideally coordinate staff relief outside regular hours, with an availability allowance provided and an earlier start and finish time. It is highly desriable that the successful applicant can commence work no later than 7:15am.

Successful applicants should display:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships at all levels
• Outstanding organisational skills and an exceptional eye for detail
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism
• A proactive mindset and confidence in managing competing priorities

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 Rick Johnston, Associate Principal on (08) 9441 1700 or emailing rick.johnston@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 ability to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of human resource management systems and processes.
  • Demonstrated sound written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with staff and work within a team environment.
  • Demonstrated sound knowledge and skills in human resource management, including research, planning and recruitment practices.
  • Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to implement appropriate strategies.

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/SS1007749

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 Wednesday, 19 November 2025