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.

Our Vision is to nurture students in a safe and supportive learning environment where parents and staff take shared responsibility for student growth and development, resulting in students who thrive and a community that flourishes. Our Motto is Nurture Grow Thrive and our Ethos is 'GROW': Gain Knowledge, Respect Others, Own your Actions and Work Hard.

Opened in 2017 our Independent Public School caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our focus is on providing a rich and varied curriculum that develops the whole child, catering for their academic, physical, social and emotional needs.

Find out more about our school by visiting Baldivis Gardens Primary School or Schools Online.

The Role

Baldivis Gardens Primary School (PS) is seeking a pool of motivated and personable Level 2 School Officers to join our collaborative administration team.

The suitable applicants will ideally play a key role in supporting the daily operations of our school and will be the first point of contact for students, families, and visitors. We are looking for someone who is ideally organised, approachable, and able to manage multiple priorities while providing high-quality support to staff and students.

A strong working knowledge of the Schools Information System and Compass, enrolment procedures, RM Billing, and Microsoft Office is highly desirable. The role ideally also involves providing financial and administrative support to the Manager Corporate Services. Proficiency in a range of computer applications and software packages is highly desirable.

We are seeking a team player with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a proactive, solution-focused approach. Ideally, you will have experience with financial processes and Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS) and enjoy the dynamic nature of a busy school office environment.

If you are flexible, enthusiastic, and committed to making a meaningful contribution to our positive school community, we would love to hear from you.

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 Tamra Law, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9523 7000 or emailing tamra.law@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 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/SS1011447

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 27 November 2025

• Branch: Baldivis Gardens Primary School
• Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
• Salary: Level 2, $72,562 - $77,741 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)
• Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
• FTE: 0.1-1.0
• Location: Baldivis
• Closing Date: 2025-11-27 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 Baldivis

Unit/Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Branch Baldivis Gardens Primary School

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

Position No. Pool Ref IPS/SS1011447

Closing Date 2025-11-27 4:30 PM