School Officer

Job Title School Officer – Department of Education, Western Australia Overview Permanent part‑time (0.6 FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026 at Kambalda Primary School, a small regional school located approximately 631 km north‑east of Perth and 58 km south of Kalgoorlie‑Boulder. The school values resilience, organisation, persistence, confidence and cooperation, and provides a safe, warm and friendly learning environment for all students. The Role Undertake reception duties: greeting visitors, answering phones and responding to routine inquiries and requests for information. Distribute and collect documents, forms and mail; collect and receive monies. Operate and maintain office equipment, input data and generate reports. Arrange catering for school functions and assist with maintenance of school facilities. Support student‑related activities such as maintaining attendance records and assisting with enrolment procedures. Qualifications & Requirements Strong attention to detail and ability to work well within a team. Strong organisational skills and ability to deliver outcomes while working to deadlines in a sometimes challenging and fast‑paced environment. Experience in providing general office administrative support with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively. Proficiency with computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing. Good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment. Application Instructions Step 1: Select "Apply for Job" and 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 A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A four‑page statement addressing the selection criteria listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF): Demonstrated experience in providing general office administrative support with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively. Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing. Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support when submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127. Contact Information Priscilla Laws, Manager Corporate Services – (08) 9027 2900 or During school holidays, contact Priscilla Lawson – 0419 921 008. Equity and Diversity The Department is committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce that reflects the diversity of its schools and the Western Australian community. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Eligibility Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or holder of a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before starting. Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before starting. Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). Additional Details Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS Applications close: 4 : 30 pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026 Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. The Department applies a four‑day breach period to this selection process. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Part‑time Job Function Other Education Administration Programs #J-18808-Ljbffr