School Officer
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026 At Leeming Senior High School (SHS) we have a positive school culture with a strong connection to our school motto, Harmony and Excellence, welcoming families for over 30 years. We are an Independent Public School committed to giving our students the best resources and environment possible to prepare them for a bright future. We see ourselves as partners with parents and students to provide a supporting and care environment during the High School Years. Find out more about our school by visiting leeming.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role As the School Officer you will ideally be experienced, have a friendly, positive and caring attitude; be self-motivated and organised. The successful applicant will work as part of an office team in a busy and dynamic school environment. We are ideally seeking a flexible, skilled, and collaborative applicant who will be an integral part of supporting and implementing strategic administrative practices and procedures that add value to the school’s operations. Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work unsupervised within an highly supportive and professional team would be ideal, along with the ability to move between tasks and deliver outcomes while working to deadlines in a complex and fast-paced environment. As a welcoming and supportive School Officer, you will be the first point of contact for our diverse school community, building and maintaining relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community. This position will be integral to the continued establishment of the school and its culture, with the maintenance of confidentiality expected. You would be required to support the Administration team in the delivery of school database systems information, student support processes, student records, reporting, enrolments, marketing and accounts payable or receivable. It is highly regarded to have experience in the use of HRMIS, Integris, RM Billing, RM Finance and Microsoft Office software. You will support the communication, promotions and marketing of our school. In our fast paced, sometimes challenging environment, the ability to prioritise and complete tasks in a timely manner is ideal. Strong organisational, initiative and the capacity to deliver outcomes while working in a timely manner will be highly regarded. You should possess attention to detail and have the ability to meet deadlines. Our students, staff and the wider community are a priority for the school, so liaising respectfully and positively at all times is an important aspect of the role
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 Michelle Spalding, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9237 6800 or emailing michelle.spalding@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 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/SS1028684 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 Monday, 16 March 2026
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