School Officer

Peel; City Of Karratha; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Peg’s Creek Primary School in Karratha, WA, is seeking a dynamic and organised School Officer to manage the financial and operational aspects of the school on a permanent full-time basis.

You will advise staff on travel subsidies and allowances, oversee databases and timetabling, and build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support a stable, student‑centred learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school environment preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial and operational aspects of Peg’s Creek Primary School.
• Provide advice to staff on travel subsidies and allowances and oversee school databases and management information systems including timetabling.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support a collaborative school culture.

Job description

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

The ideal commencement date for this position is Week 8, Term 4, 2026.

Peg’s Creek Primary School (PS) opened in 1978 and is centrally located in a well-established section of Karratha bounding the town centre. The school is one of the smallest in the town of Karratha with an average population around 230 students. As an Independent Public School we are committed to using the increased flexibilities to enhance our strategic direction and meet the specific educational needs of our students.

The school motto ‘Be Aware, Be Involved, Be Your Best’ is reflected in the ethos of the school. Students are encouraged to show initiative and actively participate and contribute in our community.

As a community we pride ourselves on our emphasis on building partnerships between students, staff and parents. Our stable enrolment is a result of a community focussed on “being aware and being involved” and providing the best possible learning environment for our students. Parental involvement is highly valued and encouraged. A strong and supportive relationship between parents, students and teachers is embedded in school practices.

Find out more about our school by visiting pegscreekps.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.

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 Jenna Heemi, 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

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).

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 Friday, 20 November 2026