Student Services Support Officer

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Kellerberrin; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Newton Moore Senior High School in Bunbury, WA, seeks a part-time Student Services Support Officer (0.6FTE) commencing Term 4, 2026. The role involves coordinating a range of administrative functions within the Student Services team, managing reception, databases and attendance-related systems.

The successful applicant will support referrals to staff, generate reports, assist with events and maintain confidentiality, efficiency, and continuous improvement in administrative processes to support a

Qualifications

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication with staff, students and families.
• Experience coordinating administrative tasks and records.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception and front-desk duties.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate support.
• Identify student needs and refer to appropriate support staff.
• Maintain student databases and attendance/behaviour records.
• Generate reports and correspondence; support strategy development.
• Assist Principal and Student Services team with timely information.
• Develop materials and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Support events, excursions, and special projects; collaborate across teams.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Data management

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Records management

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026

Newton Moore Senior High School (SHS) provides students from Year 7 to 12 with a personalised educational experience. The school, at the heart of South Bunbury, has a strong sense of community and celebrates the strengths of students through a variety of innovative programs.

Our school vision is: ‘Achieving Today, for Tomorrow’. We have strong links with a range of partners within the education community, parents, government and non-government agencies, and industries. We work with these groups to improve student outcomes. At our school, we have stimulating and innovative educational programs. We have an unwavering commitment to thoroughly prepare our students for their future.

The school delivers two Department of Education Approved Specialist Academic Programs: Science Horizons and Engineering. Newton Moore SHS is also a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for Certificate courses. We have other complimentary programs Moore Academy of Sport and Health (MASH), Follow the Dream, Clontarf Football Academy, Stars Foundation and Calm Cadets.

Find out more about our school by visiting Newton Moore SHS or Schools Online.

The Role

The Student Services Support Officer plays a vital part in delivering a responsive and effective student support service by coordinating a range of administrative functions within the Student Services team. The successful applicant will manage reception duties, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and identify student needs to ensure timely referrals to appropriate support staff. They maintain student databases and records, and support the operation of systems related to attendance, behaviour, and personal data. A key aspect of the role involves generating reports and correspondence, contributing to strategy development, and supporting the Principal and Student Services team with accurate and timely information.

In addition to core administrative responsibilities, the role includes developing materials and ensuring compliance with departmental procedures. The position requires collaboration across school teams, providing support for events, excursions, and special projects as needed. Ideally, the successful applicant will display commitment to confidentiality, efficiency, and continuous improvement in administrative processes, helping to foster a well‑organised and student‑focused 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 Kym Holroyd, Human Resource Officer on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

During the school holidays, please contact Justine Parish on 0416 171 697 or [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).