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 and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

South Bunbury Education Support Centre (ESC) is a specialist setting which caters to the needs of students with diagnosis of high need Autism Spectrum Disorder or Intellectual Disability. With a steady student population of approximately 70 students, the school offers individual support and attention in all areas of student development.

Our school motto, “Learn, Grow, Belong” is an important foundation of everything we do at South Bunbury ESC. Our aim is to support each student to learn and grow to their full potential in their academic, physical, and social development, in order to have active, positive participation in their community in the future.

We care about our students and each other and are committed to providing the supports necessary for students to achieve their individual goals. Our school environment can be extremely challenging, both physically and emotionally. It is important to have strong self-care strategies and excellent emotional intelligence. Staff who work at South Bunbury ESC need to be able to work flexibly, think on their feet, and work well as part of a team.

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

The Role

The School Officer plays a key role in supporting the effective administration of the school's workforce and contributes to the efficient operation of the school through the delivery of high-quality human resource, financial and administrative services. Working closely with the Manager Corporate Services and school leadership, suitable applicants will assist with a range of HR functions, including recruitment, appointment and onboarding processes, relief coordination, employee records management, payroll and leave administration, and maintaining workforce data.

The School Officer provides advice and administrative support to staff on human resource policies and procedures, employment conditions, and workforce-related matters. They will assist with coordinating recruitment activities, preparing employment documentation, maintaining confidential personnel records, and ensuring compliance with Department of Education policies and legislative requirements. They will also support the induction of new employees and contribute to creating a positive and professional employee experience.

In addition to human resource responsibilities, the School Officer will provide general administrative support to the school, including maintaining databases and records management systems, preparing correspondence and reports, coordinating professional learning and staff compliance requirements, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, sound judgement, discretion when handling confidential information, and the ability to build positive working relationships while contributing to a collaborative and customer-focused school environment. Flexibility of work hours to manage school needs is desirable.

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 Ross Davidson, Principal on (08) 9796 4650 or emailing ross.davidson2@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Ross Davidson on 0416 301 545 or emailing ross.davidson2@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A three (3) 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 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.

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: SS/SS1059265

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 21 July 2026