School Officer

Central Regional TAFE; Bunbury; Hybrid; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School is seeking a dynamic School Officer to manage financial and operational aspects, ensuring financial stability and supporting administrative staff. The role involves advising on travel subsidies and allowances and overseeing school databases and timetabling.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to a collaborative, outcomes‑focused school culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial and administrative roles within a school environment.
• Ability to contribute to financial stability and operational efficiency of the school.
• Familiarity with timetabling and MIS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial and operational aspects of the school.
• Provide staff with advice on travel, subsidies and allowances.
• Oversee school databases, records and management information systems including timetabling.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Financial management

Administrative support

Data handling

Stakeholder communication

Timetabling

Tools

School databases

MIS (Management Information Systems)

Job description

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

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).

Applications close

4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 17 November 2026

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1071065

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.