School Officer

This is a permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) position commencing as soon as possible

Mukinbudin District High School (DHS) is an Independent Public School with excellence at the core of everything we do. Providing education since 1925, we work with parents and community to ensure a positive and supportive learning environment for all our students, whatever their needs. We are committed to giving them opportunities to achieve their personal best and develop into independent learners, positive individuals and responsible citizens.

Our school prepares our students for a technological rich world and encourages them to develop the skills to create the world they want to live in. We support our students to explore and engage with the world around them with guidance and encouragement from our school community.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.mukinbudindhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

We are seeking a School Officer to join our team and provide exceptional customer service through reception duties, general clerical and administrative support, and maintaining school facilities and resources. You will be the first point of contact for our school, responsible for providing efficient and friendly service to our students, parents, and visitors.

In this role, you will also be responsible for distributing and collecting documents, forms, and mail, as well as collecting and receipting monies in accordance with departmental procedures. You will assist with maintaining school facilities and equipment, arranging catering for school functions, and making travel arrangements for school staff.

You will play an important role in supporting student-related activities such as maintaining student attendance records, generating routine reports and correspondence related to absenteeism, assisting with student enrolment procedures and handling information relating to school bus timetables.

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 Gaye Jones, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9048 3402 or emailing Gaye.Jones@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Gaye Jones on 0427 471 040.

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. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check 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 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

• A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

1. Demonstrated experience in providing general office administrative support with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
2. Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
3. Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.
4. 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.