School Officer

Position Details

Branch: Waggrakine Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - Midwest Education Region

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

Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time

FTE: 0.8

Location: Waggrakine

Closing Date: 2026-06-29 4:30 PM

This is a 6 month fixed term, part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

Waggrakine Primary School (PS) is an independent public school located in Geraldton, 4 and a half hours north of Perth. We are situated on the coast with picturesque beaches and balmy weather year-round.

Waggrakine PS values community involvement and welcomes families as partners in education, believing that by maximising parent/carer input and communication, we increase opportunities for our students to reach their potential. The school provides an inclusive, culturally responsive learning environment where every student feels a strong sense of connection and belonging.

The Role

The School Officer will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth financial operation of the school. This includes tasks such as undertaking account and GST coding, reconciling financial records and processing invoices. School Officers also assist with month-end procedures such as transporting receipts to the bank and maintaining data integrity. They will be responsible for collating figures for financial planning and budgeting, which will help the school make informed decisions about its resources.

In addition to financial management, the School Officer will also assist with the management of school assets. This includes overseeing the administration of out-of-hours use of school facilities, coordinating and negotiating maintenance and repairs, and maintaining key registers and security system codes. They will assist with the induction and support of administrative school support staff, by developing induction programs and materials and coordinating relief staff.

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 Tazewell, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9968 1800 or emailing Michelle.Tazewell@education.wa.edu.au.

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.

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; and
• A two to three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

1. Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
2. Demonstrated experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and /or preparing financial returns.
3. Demonstrated ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
4. Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
5. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.