School Officer

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026

Wellard Primary School (PS) opened in 2018 and caters to students from Kindergarten to Year 6, located in the heart of the growing Wellard community. Today, our school supports a vibrant and diverse population of 942 students.

We are committed to developing happy, respectful, confident, and resilient learners who are curious and self-motivated. Our safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment supports every child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The Role

Wellard PS is ideally seeking an enthusiastic and organised School Officer to join our supportive corporate services team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being part of a people-focused school environment and wants to make a positive contribution to the effective operation of a growing school.

As part of a larger administration team, the successful applicant will work alongside dedicated colleagues to support students, families, staff and the broader school community. The role offers variety across financial, administrative and operational areas, which may include supporting school records and databases, assisting with assets and stocktake processes, and contributing to the smooth coordination of day-to-day school operations.

We are ideally looking for someone who communicates well, works positively with others, maintains confidentiality and takes pride in providing accurate, timely and helpful support. The ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders would be important, as is a willingness to learn and contribute to a team-oriented culture.

Professional learning and on-the-job support may be available to help the successful applicant develop skills in areas such as Human Resources, Finance and broader school operations. Experience working across recordkeeping, stocktake processes, and Compass would be highly regarded. This role would suit an applicant who is motivated to grow professionally while making a valued contribution to the operations and community of Wellard PS.

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 Deanne Tabone, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9553 06***or emailing *************@education.wa.edu.au.

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. 

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

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined 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 (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and /or preparing financial returns.
  • Demonstrated ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
  • Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.

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: IPS/SS1048272

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 Monday, 29 June 2026