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 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Dianella Secondary College, situated in Perth's northern suburbs, is a vibrant multicultural environment that has a long and proud history of producing successful and committed community members. Each student will have access to a varied curriculum that provides them the opportunity to explore and develop their own individual talents and passions.

We provide a safe and supportive learning environment, where the rights and responsibilities of the individual are recognised and respected. We encourage all students to realise their potential and inspire them to participate as responsible members of the community. We have been recognised by the local community as delivering a high calibre of education to our students.

The Role

Suitable applicants will be the first point of contact for our school and may be responsible for completing administrative duties including greeting visitors, answering the telephone, responding to routine enquiries and requests for information, and undertaking other reception duties as required. As the first point of contact, professional presentation at all times is highly important. Suitable applicants may be required to meet deadlines and work well within a team environment. They will ideally have excellent oral and written communication skills to perform student related activities such as general data entry, enrolments, publication generation, receipting of contributions/charges and possess a strong understanding of excel and word processing. They will ideally have a strong customer service focus and have the ability to provide effective clerical and administrative support. Suitable applicants will also assist with the maintenance of school facilities, assets and resources, maintain and order office supplies, distribute and collect documents, forms and mail and collect and receipt monies in accordance with Departmental procedures.

Roles may include tasks such as undertaking account and GST coding, reconciling financial records and processing invoices. The suitable applicants might also assist with end of month procedures such as banking and maintaining data integrity. They may be responsible for collating figures for financial planning and budgeting, which will help the school make informed decisions about its resources.

Suitable applicants will ideally be flexible and willing to move between duties to meet the needs of the school. They should have the desire, capacity and confidence to be upskilled in, and to support, a broad range of corporate services functions. We are seeking applications from individuals who can bring their flexibility, passion for service delivery, organisational skills and attention to detail to our team.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

During the school holidays, please contact Sherrie Giglia on 0419 191 ***

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. 

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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.

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 two (2) 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 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS966550

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 2 May 2025