School Officer

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of East Pilbara; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peg’s Creek Primary School is seeking a dynamic, organised School Officer to help manage the financial and operational aspects of the school. You will support administrative staff, advise on travel and allowances, and oversee databases and timetabling.

The role offers stability as a permanent full-time position within a supportive community. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of dedicated professionals and contribute to maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the

Qualifications

• Experience with financial and asset management in an educational setting.
• Ability to support administrative staff and work in a team environment.
• Familiarity with school timetabling and MIS/databases is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial and operational aspects of Peg’s Creek Primary School.
• Provide advice to staff 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.

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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1072633

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