South Bunbury Primary School (PS), established in 1913, has a highly regarded history of providing quality education to generations of families. South Bunbury PS is located on the traditional lands of the Noongar Wardandi people and we acknowledge and respect the contribution they make to the education of everyone in our school community.Find out more about our school by visiting or .The RoleAs the School Officer, you will be the first point of contact at South Bunbury PS and play a key role in ensuring the smooth and professional operation of our front office. We are seeking a highly efficient and self-motivated individual who can work independently while maintaining a warm, welcoming, and professional manner. The successful applicant will display strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.In this role, you will undertake a variety of administrative and financial duties. These include greeting visitors, responding to enquiries, supporting student enrolment processes, and maintaining accurate records, particularly those related to student health and well-being.You will assist with financial processes such as EFTPOS and credit card payments, invoicing, cash handling, and reconciliations. You will provide support with the administration of the school’s marketing, financial, physical, and human resources, while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring the security of sensitive information. You will also assist the school leadership team to manage school information, student records and provide support for school events.We are looking for applicants who ideally possess strong Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills, with experience in RM Finance, RM Billing, HRMIS, Integris, and Compass being highly regarded.The successful applicant will ideally have a friendly, positive and caring attitude and possess the qualities to promote excellence within our school and to interact with parents and the wider community.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 Michelle Waywood, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9796 4601 or emailing .Equity and DiversityWe 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 for more details.EligibilityTo 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
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).Application InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include:
A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
A three to four (3-4) page 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 4127 for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS968457Suitable 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.
