School Officer

Department of Education, Western Australia; Fitzroy Crossing; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Moora Primary School, part of the Department of Education, Western Australia, is seeking a friendly School Officer for a permanent 0.6 FTE position. Work three days per week providing customer service and administrative support to students, families, staff and visitors.

The role involves enrolments, attendance, communications and records management, with strong emphasis on confidentiality and organisation within a busy school office.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration is advantageous.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and professional reception services to students, families and visitors.
• Assist with student enrolments, attendance records and student administration.
• Prepare correspondence, newsletters and school communications.
• Maintain accurate records and enter information into school databases.
• Collect and receip t payments following Department procedures.
• Assist with ordering and managing office supplies and school resources.
• Provide admin support for events, excursions and activities.
• Support Manager Corporate Services with general administrative tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Administration

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Tools

School databases

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027. Moora Primary School (PS) is seeking a School Officer to join our supportive team. Located around 1.5 to 2 hours north of Perth. The town is well-equipped with essential services including supermarkets, cafes, a hospital, childcare, and a senior high school, and is just an hour from the beaches of Lancelin and Jurien Bay. Established in 1897, Moora PS is a Level 4 Independent Public School (IPS) catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school fosters a close-knit, inclusive community where staff, students, and families work together to support every child’s growth. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment that encourages resilience and lifelong learning. Find out more about our school by visiting www.mooraps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Moora PS is ideally seeking a friendly, organised and enthusiastic School Officer to join our administration team in a permanent, part-time capacity, working three full days per week (0.6 FTE). The successful applicant will have the opportunity to play an important role in the daily operations of our school, providing high-quality customer service and administrative support to students, families, staff and visitors. We are looking for someone who is ideally approachable, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a busy school office team. The successful applicant should have strong communication and organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

• Providing friendly and professional reception services, answering telephone calls, greeting visitors and responding to enquiries.
• Assisting with student enrolments, attendance records and student administration.
• Preparing correspondence, newsletters, notices and other school communications.
• Maintaining accurate records and entering information into school databases and administrative systems.
• Collecting and receipting payments in accordance with Department of Education procedures.
• Assisting with ordering and managing office supplies and school resources.
• Providing administrative support for school events, excursions and activities.
• Supporting the Manager Corporate Services with general administrative, staffing and operational tasks.

Experience working in a school environment and familiarity with Department of Education systems would be advantageous; however, applicants with strong administrative skills and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

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 Amy Watts, 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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1070897

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, 6 November 2026