School Officer

Department of Education; Bunbury; Sur place; AUD 36 000 - 54 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School in Glen Iris, WA, is seeking a dynamic School Officer to support financial and operational management of the school from Term 1, 2027. This permanent part-time role involves maintaining records, databases and timetabling, and supporting administrative staff in day-to-day tasks.

Experience with social media or marketing is an advantage. The successful candidate will build strong working relationships with staff and external stakeholders, provide advice on travel,

Qualifications

• Be Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• Manage the financial and operational aspects of the school.
• Provide advice to staff on travel, subsidies, and allowances and oversee school databases, records and timetabling.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Description du poste

This is a permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027 Kaya, Wanjoo (Hello & Welcome). Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School is located in the suburb of Glen Iris (Wardandi Country) and welcomes all children both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal from Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6). The school is unique in that Aboriginal culture, content and ways of learning are at the forefront of our practice. Our school grounds and facilities are beautiful, and our staff strive to create classrooms that are calm, safe and supportive for all. High expectations and relationships are central to our success, and we are relentless in our approach to creating a culture of excellence for staff, students and our community. Find out more about our school by visiting www.djididjidiaboriginalschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and organised School Officer to join our team and help manage the financial and operational aspects of our school. You will play a vital role in ensuring the financial stability of the school, while also managing the school's assets and supporting administrative staff. Experience in social media and marketing would be an advantage but not essential. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a team of dedicated professionals and will be responsible for providing advice to staff on travel, subsidies, and allowances and overseeing the operation of school databases, records, and management information systems including timetabling. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal applicant will be a team player with a positive attitude and a passion for working in a team-oriented culture.

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 Karen Augustson, Principal 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).

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 17 November 2026