School Officer

Department of Education, Western Australia; Baldivis; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baldivis Gardens Primary School is seeking individuals to join a pool of School Officers for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies in 2027. Successful applicants will support daily school operations, be the first point of contact for the school community, and contribute to a professional front-office environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, experience with SIS/Compass, and a proactive, solution-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Working knowledge of SIS, Compass, RM Billing, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with financial processes and HRMIS is highly regarded.
• Commitment to school values and positive staff culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and front-office support to the school.
• Respond to enquiries from students, families and visitors.
• Maintain records and databases; manage student enrolments and attendance data.
• Processed monies in accordance with Department procedures; assist with routine financials.
• Support with school resources, assets, stocktakes and events; assist staff administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive/solution-focused

Tools

SIS

Compass

RM Billing

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of School Officer’s for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Baldivis Gardens Primary School (PS) opened in 2017 and has established a positive, inclusive and respectful learning environment. Guided by our GROW ethos of Gain Knowledge, Respect Others, Own Your Actions and Work Hard, and our staff FISH Philosophy of Be There, Choose Your Attitude, Play and Make Their Day, we foster a culture of collaboration, wellbeing and excellence.

Our school motto, Nurture, Grow, Thrive, reflects our commitment to supporting every student to achieve success. With approachable leadership, dedicated staff and a strong parent community, Baldivis Gardens PS offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and rewarding educational environment.

The ideal applicants should be committed to promoting our school values, contributing to a positive staff culture and supporting every student to reach their full potential.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants would play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the school and will often be the first point of contact for students, families, visitors and members of the wider school community. We are ideally seeking team members who are approachable, professional and able to manage competing priorities while providing high-quality administrative and customer service support.

Ideal applicants should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and a proactive, solution-focused approach. A sound working knowledge of the Schools Information System (SIS), Compass, enrolment procedures, RM Billing and Microsoft Office applications is highly desirable.

Experience with financial processes and Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS), together with proficiency in a range of computer applications and software packages, will be highly regarded.

Working closely with the Manager Corporate Services and the administration team, suitable applicants will ideally provide a broad range of clerical, administrative, financial and student services support to ensure the efficient operation of the school office. This may include reception and front-office duties, responding to enquiries, preparing correspondence and communications, maintaining records and databases, processing student enrolments and attendance information, handling and receipting monies in accordance with Department procedures, and assisting with routine financial administration.

The role also contributes to the management of school resources, assets and facilities through activities such as maintaining registers, coordinating repairs and maintenance, assisting with stocktakes and supporting school events and functions. School Officers may also assist with staff administration processes, maintaining staff records, contacting relief staff and supporting the induction of school support 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 Tamra Law, Manager Corporate Services on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

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

• 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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1063808

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 22 October 2026