School Officer

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible permanency

North Kalgoorlie Primary School (PS) is located in suburb of Lamington. Lamington is one of Kalgoorlie's oldest and finest suburbs. The school first opened in 1902 and boasts a tradition and spirit that brings all ex and current North Kalers together as one. North Kalgoorlie PS is a very proud school, and we are committed to providing a learning environment that is inclusive, motivational, supportive, caring and engaging for every student. We have Pastoral Care as a priority and inclusivity is a large part of this.

Currently we run a number of programs across the school supporting our focus of developing a safe, healthy and enjoyable learning environment. We are continuing to explore how we are inclusive of our students learning styles, needs, culture, interests and best meeting the needs of our students. Students at North Kalgoorlie PS are from varied backgrounds. Some are fourth generation Kalgoorlie born families. Some are families involved in the mining industry who move location regularly. Others are from various Aboriginal groups around the state and country.

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

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and resourceful School Officer to join our administrative team. This is a key support role, providing essential services that help ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school.

In this role the successful applicant will be the first point of contact for our school, creating a welcoming and professional front office environment. You will be responsible for reception duties, including greeting visitors, answering the telephone, and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information in an efficient and friendly manner. The successful applicant should have a friendly, positive, and caring attitude and possess the qualities to promote excellence within our school and to interact with parents and the wider community.

You would provide general clerical and administrative support, including preparing correspondence, newsletters, website updates, notices, distribute and collect documents, forms, and mail, collect and receipt monies, operate and maintain office equipment, input data and generate reports, assist with maintenance of school facilities, and support student-related activities such as maintaining attendance records and assist with the student enrolment procedures. The successful applicant will ideally have experience with a range of software packages, particularly databases and word processing. A knowledge of Kaartidjin, Compass, Student Information Systems (SIS) and RM Billing would be desirable.

The successful applicant would be responsible for supporting the Manager of Corporate Services in administration of the schools marketing, financial, physical, and human resources whilst upholding confidentiality and security of sensitive material. You should aid other members of the school administration team with maintaining school data base records and management information systems to ensure they are accurate and up to date.

You should possess strong attention to detail and work well within a team environment. You will ideally have strong organisational skills and be able to deliver outcomes while working to deadlines in a sometimes-challenging environment.

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 Lynda Basley, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9092 5850 or emailing lynda.basley@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 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/SS1006094

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, 28 November 2025

• Branch: North Kalgoorlie Primary School
• Division: Independent Public School - Goldfields Education Region
• Salary: Level 2, $72,562 - $77,741 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)
• Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
• FTE: 1.0
• Location: Kalgoorlie
• Closing Date: 2025-11-28 4:30 PM

• Position Title: School Officer
• Agency: Department of Education
• Salary: Level 2, $72,562 - $77,741 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)
• Location: Kalgoorlie
• Unit/Division: Independent Public School - Goldfields Education Region
• Branch: North Kalgoorlie Primary School
• Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
• Position No.: 00035608
• Closing Date: 2025-11-28 4:30 PM