School Officer

This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible

Established in 1962 and nestled at the base of the Harvey Hills, in a community which consists of agricultural and industrial businesses, Harvey Senior High School has been serving and educating our community for over 60 years. Striving for excellence in all learning areas, students are encouraged to develop skills, attitudes and values that will enable them to become lifelong learners who are able to adapt to their environment and contribute positively to their community.

Located 140km south of Perth and only 30 minutes’ drive from Bunbury, our school is set in the gateway to the stunning Southwest. Surrounded by lush bushland and manicured gardens, our established site offers a peaceful and picturesque environment to work in.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally have relevant experience and have the ability to deliver a diverse range of high-quality administrative services. These may include, but are not limited to, reception and front office duties, relief staff and HR management, managing attendance records, supporting financial operations and assisting with student engagement programs. Previous experience using Compass, Schools Information Systems (SIS), Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS), Resource Management (RM) Billing and RM Finance would be highly regarded.

Suitable applicants will ideally be adaptable and able to take on new challenges and learn new skills. Additionally, suitable applicants should be professional, reliable, self-motivated and able to meet deadlines in a busy environment. They should be customer service focused with well-developed interpersonal skills and be able to use their initiative. In addition, they will need to display their ability to work well within a team environment providing support to the administration team, school community and teaching staff. As a Level 2 School Officer, you would provide vital support to the administration team across a range of operational areas at Harvey SHS.

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 Chelsea Turner, Manager Corporate Services on (08) •••• •800 or emailing chelsea.turner@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 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 selection criteria as outlined in the 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) •••• •127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1061505

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, 12 August 2026