Clerical Officer

South Metropolitan Education Regional Office; Beaconsfield; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education office in Beaconsfield is hiring a Clerical Officer. The role includes providing general administrative support, reception duties, and maintaining office equipment. Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, or hold relevant work visas. The position offers flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a competitive salary ranging from $65,728 to $74,951 per annum. Applications are due by January 6, 2026.

Benefits

12% employer contributed superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Access to salary packaging

Qualifications

• Consent to obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit.
• Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support, including basic research and preparing correspondences.
• Undertake reception duties, greeting visitors and answering the telephone.
• Operate and maintain office equipment and assist with travel arrangements.

Job description

Position Overview

Clerical Officer – Branch: South Metropolitan Education Region – Location: Beaconsfield – Salary: Level 1, $65,728 – $74,951 per annum (pro‑rate) – Full Time – Permanent – Closing Date: 6 January 2026.

The Role

The Clerical Officer provides general administrative support, including undertaking basic research and preparing correspondence, notices and other materials. The officer undertakes reception duties, greeting visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information.

If successful, the officer operates and maintains office equipment, monitors and orders office consumables, and assists with travel arrangements, including booking flights and accommodation.

Professional Benefits

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements to create a healthy work life balance, including working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave assistance.
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Consent to obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
• Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps.

Step 1 – Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two work‑related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2 – Attach Your Documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to four pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
• A two‑page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

The application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity of our workplaces 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.