School Officer

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiara College, located in the western edge of the Swan Valley, is seeking a pool of School Officers to fill permanent and fixed-term vacancies for the 2026 school year and into Term 1, 2027. Appointments may commence at any time during this period.

The role focuses on financial and operational management to ensure school stability, asset care, and support for administrative staff. A commitment to a safe, quality learning environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Eligibility: Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or visa with work rights for the term.
• Working With Children Check prior to start; and
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check with a current Screening Clearance Number.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial and operational aspects of Kiara College to support financial stability and asset management.
• Provide advice to staff on travel, subsidies and allowances and oversee MSS/databases and timetabling.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of School Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The School

Kiara College is a vibrant learning community located on the western edge of the Swan Valley. We are a proudly Independent Public School, Catering for Years 7 to 12. Our campus has the unique characteristic of having a working farm on our site.

Kiara College provides a safe and supportive learning environment. In 2025 we introduced a Specialised Learning Program - Autism. The program is designed for students with autism from years 7 to 12 and focuses on supporting them to overcome barriers to learning.

Our ethos encourages personal development while igniting a passion for lifelong learning. Well researched and evidence-based decision making is a hallmark of our practice.

Our students are encouraged to embrace opportunities and aspire to excellence. Our students develop skills and abilities that enable them to be responsible, informed, and active citizens who contribute positively to society.

We respect and value all members of our diverse community. We celebrate and embrace our diversity with a range of programs and activities aimed at promoting respect for all, and we continue to strive to be a culturally responsive organisation.

Find out more about our school by visiting kiaracollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Ideally, we are seeking dynamic and organised School Officers to join our team and help manage the financial and operational aspects of our school. Suitable applicants would 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.

Suitable applicants will ideally be responsible for developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Suitable applicants will ideally be team players 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 Donna Baken, Manager Corporate Services (MCS) on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail].

During the school holidays, please contact Donna Baken on 0401 210 606 or email [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 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/SS1065558

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 23 October 2026