School Officer

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.

Founded in 2019, Ridge View Secondary College (SC) is a first-class state-of-the-art independent public school, located 45 km south of Perth in the suburb of Baldivis.

$30.28m of Stage 2 upgrades were completed at the College in 2023. This significant investment increased the capacity of the College to 1,450 students. With Stage 2 complete, the College now boasts facilities that include a performing arts theatre, an auditorium, a commercial kitchen and additional classrooms for drama, dance, music, visual art, and media. Stage 2 enhanced the College's facilities offering which already included digital technologies and business studies laboratories, a fitness centre with multipurpose courts and a science area with 10 laboratories.

Find out more about our school by visiting Ridge View Secondary College or Schools Online

The Role

Are you a proactive, professional, and people focused individual looking to make a meaningful contribution in a dynamic school environment?

Ridge View SC is seeking enthusiastic and adaptable School Officers to join our dedicated team. In this vital front-facing role, you would be the first point of contact for our school community, providing exceptional customer service to students, families, staff, and visitors. You will play a key role in delivering efficient reception services, supporting a range of clerical and administrative tasks, and assisting with the management of school facilities, resources, and financial processes.

We are looking for individuals who bring exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, display professionalism and reliability, and thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. The ideal applicants would be flexible, adaptable, and solutions-focused, with a genuine commitment to supporting the smooth and effective operation of our school.

If you are passionate about education, enjoy working in a supportive team, and are ready to make a positive impact in a vibrant school community, we would encourage you to apply.

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 Leah Heatley, Associate Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9553 0700 or by emailing leah.heatley@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A four to five (4-5) 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/SS1005114

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 21 November 2025

Attachments

• Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
• published jdf - generic - school officer - schools - min l2 - mar 2019.pdf