School Officer

Branch: Dalkeith Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 2, $72,562 - $77,741 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time

FTE: 0.1-1.0

Location: Dalkeith

Closing Date: 2025-11-21 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
• School Officer - MIN L2 - Mar 2019 - PUBLISHED JDF.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf

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 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Dalkeith Primary School (PS) is a dynamic learning community where staff and parents work collaboratively through a shared vision, to assist students to achieve and exceed their potential. With a culturally diverse student population, we provide a supportive learning environment in which the teaching and learning process can thrive.

Established in 1938, Dalkeith PS has approximately 320 students and is located on an attractive, well-developed and maintained site in the suburb of Dalkeith, approximately 8 km from the Perth CBD. Dalkeith PS is a well-established primary school with over 80 years of proud history and reputation for excellence in primary school education.

Find out more about our school by visiting dalkeithps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

Suitable applicants would work as part of a dedicated team and have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to our school community. As the first point of contact for staff and students in our administration office, you will ideally need to be organised, friendly and have the ability to prioritise tasks, assist and mentor other support staff and laisse with staff and students in the delivery of excellent office support. Experience with Schools Information System (SIS), Enrolments, Faults, Billing, Compass, and MS Office are highly desirable.

Suitable applicants would ideally have experience in providing an effective customer service and ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets, and word processing. It would be an advantage for applicants to have a willingness to take on new applications and processes. Having experience in media is desirable.

As the first point of contact for the school, you would provide accurate advice and support to parents, students and staff using your excellent communication skills. You would use your interpersonal expertise to develop trust, solve problems and provide feedback, to ensure our customer focused approach is relevant and contemporary.

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 Suzanne Pekin, Principal, on (08) 9287 7100 or by emailing Suzanne.Pekin@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 two (2) 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/SS1003710

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 Friday, 21 November 2025