School Officer

About this role

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2026 Yangebup Primary School (PS) has a very strong sense of community, where relationships between staff, parents and community are based, mutually, on respect, trust, confidence, empathy and co-operation. The school is strengthened by its strong collegial atmosphere where all staff are experienced and competent practitioners who provide education support and pastoral care for students. Yangebup PS opened in 1982 and is located in the southern suburbs, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school population consists of students from wide cultural backgrounds, providing rich and diverse opportunities for all. Our school grounds complement the surrounding natural landscape and include vast playing fields and facilities enhanced by native flora. Find out more about our school by visiting Yangebup Primary School or Schools Online . The Role Yangebup PS is ideally seeking an enthusiastic, friendly and organised School Officer to join our supportive Leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a people-focused school environment and is keen to make a positive contribution to the effective operation of a growing school. The successful applicant will ideally have relevant administrative experience and the ability to deliver a broad range of high-quality support services. The School Officer will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth financial operation of the school. This includes tasks such as undertaking account and GST coding, reconciling financial records and processing invoices. School Officers also assist with month-end procedures such as transporting receipts to the bank and maintaining data integrity. In addition to supporting financial management processes, the School Officer will assist with the administration and management of school assets. This may include coordinating the out-of-hours use of school facilities, liaising with external users, and arranging maintenance and repair works to ensure school facilities remain safe, functional, and well maintained. Experience with Compass, Schools Information System (SIS), HRMIS, Reporting to Parents, RM Billing, and RM Finance would be 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). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Hyde, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9395 3200 or emailing sarah.hyde@education.wa.edu.au . 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; and • A two (2) page statement addressing selection criteria one and two as outlined in the attached JDF • 1. Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively. • 2. Demonstrated experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and /or preparing financial returns. Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. 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/SS1055052 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, 7 August 2026