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 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Osborne Primary School is an Independent Public School situated close to Perth city, catering for a large percentage of students from diverse multicultural, socio-economic and language backgrounds. The whole school community work closely together to support the overall development and wellbeing of our students. We celebrate their individual strengths, qualities and abilities to ensure they achieve both academically and socially. Our students are well-behaved and demonstrate our school values of resilience, respect and responsibility.

Our caring, dedicated and experienced staff work collaboratively to plan and deliver the Western Australian Curriculum and continually reflect on their performance to further develop their abilities and skills. They provide positive and inclusive experiences and opportunities that cater for students' individual needs and abilities.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants should have attention to detail, meet deadlines and work well within a team environment. They will ideally model effective and quality customer and administrative support service delivery and should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work in collaboration with the administration team, school support staff, our school community and teaching staff.

Suitable applicants will ideally have the skills to competently work independently without supervision or direction. It is important for school officers to be friendly, helpful and reliable. Experience working with Compass, RM Billing, RM Finance and HRMIS is preferrable as well as experience working with families with English as a second language including a knowledge of visa eligibility. Ideally you will also show adaptability, the ability to multi-task and work in a pressure environment. The desire to learn more and perhaps perform higher duties for MCS leave will be highly regarded.

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 Johnson, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9413 17***or emailing ***************@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 four (4) page statement addressing the 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/SS1063171

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 September 2026