School Officer

9d ago , from Western Australia Government This is a permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026 Kambalda Primary School is a small regional school approximately 631 km north‑east of Perth and 58 km south of Kalgoorlie‑Boulder, the nearest regional city. We are highly valued in the Kambalda community with a reputation of caring and attentive instruction, catering for the academic, social, physical and emotional individual needs of each student. Our values of resilience, organisation, persistence, confidence and getting along are embedded in the way we operate and in everything we do. We provide a safe, warm and friendly learning environment that supports each child to achieve their very best. Learning programmes are tailored to suit students' interests, passions and academic ability. We have an innovative, exciting, and stimulating learning environment to ignite the imagination of all students and we continually monitor and review all programmes to ensure they remain effective, relevant and current. The Role The successful applicant is responsible for undertaking reception duties including greeting all visitors, answering the telephone, and responding to routine inquiries and requests for information. You will also distribute and collect documents, forms, and mail, collect and receipt monies, operate and maintain office equipment, input data and generate reports, arrange catering for school functions, assist with maintenance of school facilities, and support student‑related activities such as maintaining attendance records and assisting with student enrolment procedures. The successful applicant should possess strong attention to detail and work well within a team environment. You will ideally have strong organisational skills and be able to deliver outcomes while working to deadlines in a sometimes challenging and fast‑paced environment. 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. 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 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. 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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached 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. 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 *** for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS 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 Tuesday, 27January 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr