School Officer

jobs.wa.gov.au; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

East Victoria Park Education Support Centre (ESC) is seeking a dynamic School Officer to manage the financial and operational aspects of the school and support administrative staff.

The role involves advising staff on travel subsidies, overseeing databases and timetabling, coordinating onsite therapy services, and building strong relationships with families, therapists and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with diverse communication, sensory, behavioural, and learning needs.
• Ability to liaise with therapists, families and school staff to schedule sessions and manage records.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school's financial and operational aspects.
• Provide advice to staff on travel subsidies and allowances.
• Oversee school databases and management information systems including timetabling.
• Coordinate onsite therapy services with therapists, families and staff.

Skills

Financial management

Asset management

Administrative support

Timetable coordination

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Timetabling software

Database management

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

At East Victoria Park Education Support Centre (ESC), we are committed to empowering students with diverse abilities to thrive in an inclusive learning environment where every individual is valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential. Our vision is to empower diverse abilities through learning with passion and purpose.

We provide personalised learning programs and targeted small-group instruction that support the development of communication, self-regulation, wellbeing, independence and life skills. Working collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams, we create meaningful learning opportunities that enable each student to make progress and experience success.

Find out more about our school by visiting East Victoria Park 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 ideally be responsible for providing advice to staff on travel, subsidies, and allowances, overseeing the operation of school databases, records, and management information systems including timetabling, and coordinating onsite therapy services. This will ideally include liaising with therapists, families and school staff to schedule therapy sessions, maintain records, and support the effective delivery of therapeutic programs within the school setting.

You willideally be responsible for developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. As a member of the front office team, you will engage regularly with students, families, staff and service providers. An understanding of disability and a commitment to respectful, inclusive interactions with children with diverse communication, sensory, behavioural and learning needs would be highly advantageous. The ideal applicant will be a team player with a positive attitude, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to supporting a collaborative and inclusive school environment.

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 Christina Maunick-Sallie, Principal, on (08) 6228 07***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Christina Maunick-Sallie on ***************@education.wa.edu.au

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.

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: SS/SS1065114

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 Monday, 12 October 2026.

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