School Officer

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026

North Cottesloe Primary School is the only school in the local government area of the Town of Cottesloe. The school is well located, being on the Perth to Fremantle railway line and only a short walk from the ocean at North Cottesloe Beach. The school enrols students from Kindergarten to Year Six.

Our staff are experienced, highly qualified and abreast of new educational trends and current research. They set high standards, pursue excellence and are committed to ensuring all students achieve the highest possible outcomes. North Cottesloe's teaching and learning programs reflect whole school consistent and connected practice and explicit instruction.

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

The Role

The School Officer would play a critical role in ensuring the smooth financial operation of the school. This may include 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 would 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 would 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 ideally 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 Kelly Forder, Principal on (08) 9382 7100 or kelly.forder@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Kelly Forder on 0400 094 925

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; and
• A four (4) page statement addressing the following 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 ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
  3. Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
  4. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

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/SS1059300

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 Wednesday, 29 July 2026