School Officer

Department of Education; Wickham; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wickham Primary School is seeking a School Officer to deliver welcoming reception, clerical support and facilities maintenance. You will handle documents, mail, and money receipts, coordinate travel for staff and assist with enrolment procedures and attendance records.

This 12-month fixed-term, full-time role starts in 2027, with potential extension or permanency. Applications close 23 October 2026 AWST.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused reception and front-desk service experience.
• Ability to support clerical tasks and administrative processes.
• Experience coordinating facilities or resources is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional reception and front-desk service to students, parents and visitors.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties to support school operations.
• Maintain school facilities and equipment and manage resources.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Facilities maintenance

Job description

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency.

For over 50 years, Wickham Primary School (PS) has proudly provided a high-quality education for children from K-6. Nestled in the heart of the Pilbara on Ngarluma Country, Wickham PS values a safe, friendly and inclusive learning environment that honours the rich cultural heritage of the Traditional Owners. Our school is an integral part of the close-knit Wickham community, where strong connections, high expectations and mutual respect are at the centre of everything we do. Our dedicated and experienced staff build genuine relationships with students and families through our whole-school Positive Behaviour Support framework of High Expectations, Respect and Safety. Together, we create the conditions for every child to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

To find out more about our school, please visit www.wickhamprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or view our profile on Schools Online .

The Role

We are seeking a School Officer to join our team and provide exceptional customer service through reception duties, general clerical and administrative support, and maintaining school facilities and resources. You will be the first point of contact for our school, responsible for providing efficient and friendly service to our students, parents, and visitors. In this role, you will also be responsible for distributing and collecting documents, forms, and mail, as well as collecting and receipting monies in accordance with departmental procedures. You will assist with maintaining school facilities and equipment, arranging catering for school functions, and making travel arrangements for school staff. You will play an important role in supporting student‑related activities such as maintaining student attendance records, generating routine reports and correspondence related to absenteeism, assisting with student enrolment procedures and handling information relating to school bus timetables.

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 Michelle Schut, 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;
• 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 Friday, 23 October 2026