Clerical Officer

Department of Education WA; Beaconsfield; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government education department in Beaconsfield is hiring a Clerical Officer for a full-time position starting January 2026. The role includes providing administrative support, reception duties, and assisting with travel arrangements. Employees enjoy flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, and professional development opportunities. Candidates should demonstrate clerical experience and strong organizational skills. Applications close on 6 January 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Access to salary packaging

Qualifications

• Experience in clerical and administrative duties with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support, including research and correspondence preparation.
• Undertake reception duties and assist with travel arrangements.

Skills

Clerical and administrative duties

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Word processing software

Job description

Department of Education WA – Beaconsfield WA

This is a permanent full-time position commencing January 2026

There are eight Education Regional Offices staffed by a Regional Director of Education, Coordinators Regional Operations, Coordinator Regional Services, administrative, support and professional staff. These officers are responsible for assisting schools and school networks in their region.

The Role

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

If successful, you will operate and maintain office equipment, including monitoring and ordering office consumables. Additionally, you will assist with travel arrangements, including booking flights and accommodation.

We will consider a job share arrangement if we are unable to fill this position full-time and encourage job seekers looking for part-time work to apply.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Beaconsfield and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create 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)

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 Pippa Ralli, Coordinator Regional Operations on (08) 9336 95*** or by emailing ***********@education.wa.edu.au.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in 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.

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 or hold a current Working with Children Check.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) 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 (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.

Selection Criteria

• 1. Demonstrated experience in clerical and administrative duties with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
• 3. Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

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

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 41*** for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1016885

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 6 January 2026.

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