Description:
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025.
Woodvale Secondary College enjoys the expertise of highly trained staff who provide a safe, inclusive learning environment which is specifically focused on the individual student. College staff share the belief that each and every student can achieve their best through the support that is available to them. This is enshrined in the College motto of Pursuing Excellence and in the mission statement: Woodvale empowers, challenges and supports their students.
The College is also recognised for the many opportunities it provides students - ranging from specialist programs, co-curricular experiences, academic extension, engagement in sporting or arts programs and various leadership opportunities. Along with excellence in teaching, the opportunities available to Woodvale students ensures a low student transience rate.
The Role
As School Officer you may be responsible for completing administrative duties under the instruction of the Manager of Corporate Services. The succesful applicant would work as part of a dedicated team and have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to our school community. As the first point of contact for staff and students in our administration office you will ideally need to be organised, friendly and have the ability to prioritise tasks,
You will ideally be responsible for providing accurate advice and support to parents, students, staff and community members ideally using your sound communication skills. Within the parameters provided by the school administration team you should maintain school databases, records and management information systems to ensure they are accurate and up to date whilst ensuring the confidentiality and security of sensitive material.
The succesful applicant would ideally have experience in providing effective customer service and ability to use computers, as well as a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets, and word processing. It would be an advantage for the succesful applicant to have a willingness to take on new applications and processes. You would use your interpersonal expertise to develop trust, solve problems and provide feedback, to ensure our customer focused approach is relevant and contemporary.
The successful applicant will ideally be experienced in office duties in a busy school environment and have a confident phone manner and a friendly and positive attitude. A good working knowledge of Student Information System (SIS), Billing are desirable. Strong attention to detail, accurate data entry and the ability to work well within a team environment are highly regarded.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A maximum three (3) statement addressing the following 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/SS958933
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 Friday, 4 April 2025