Branch: Maddington Primary School
Division: South Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Level 1, $64,309 - $73,210 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
FTE: 0.1-1.0
Location: Maddington
Closing Date: 2026-07-02 3:30 PM
We are seeking to establish a pool of School Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Maddington Primary School (PS) is a welcoming and inclusive school, catering for approximately 240 children from Kindergarten to Year 6, and we are co-located with Maddington Education Support Centre. Our school is committed to providing a supportive, safe and innovative learning environment that meets the needs of all our students.
We value care, respect and responsibility, and recognise the rich cultural diversity within our community. Our dedicated staff work together to build strong partnerships with families and create positive learning experiences that enable every child to thrive.
At Maddington PS we are proud of our supportive team culture and are seeking School Officers who are enthusiastic, organised, flexible and committed to contributing positively to the success of our students, staff and community.
Find out more about our school by visiting MaddingtonPS.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Suitable applicants should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team. School Officers play a vital role in supporting day-to-day operations of the school and are often the first point of contact for students, families, staff and visitors.
Suitable applicants will ideally have experience using Compass, SIS, HRMIS, RM Billing and Finance, PassTab, Canva, MS Excel and MS Forms.
Duties may include:
Providing reception services, including welcoming visitors, answering telephone enquiries and responding to routine requests for information.
Delivering high-quality administrative and clerical support to the school leadership team and staff.
Assisting with student enrolments and maintaining accurate student records.
Recording, monitoring and following up student attendance using Compass and Department systems.
Managing student medical information and maintaining confidential records.
Maintaining staff and relief staff records and assisting with staff onboarding processes.
Preparing correspondence, notices, reports and school communications.
Using Compass and other school-based databases and software systems to support efficient school operations.
Providing high quality customer service to students, parents, staff and members of 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 Jemma Keys, Principal, on (08) 9205 5900 or emailing
[email protected].
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 three (3) 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1048530
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 3.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 2 July 2026
