Department of Education WA – South Hedland WA
This is a permanent full‑time position commencing ASAP. Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public‑School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.
The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement. We aim to empower young people from diverse backgrounds so all students can be successful.
The Role
Hedland SHS are seeking a dynamic and organised School Officer to join their friendly team. As the School Officer you will be the first point of contact for our school and will be responsible for completing administrative duties including greeting all visitors, answering the telephone, and responding to routing enquiries and requests for information. Suitable applicants should have a friendly, positive and caring attitude and possess the qualities to promote excellence within our school and to interact with parents and the wider community.
The successful applicant will possess attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines and work well within a team environment. They should also model effective and quality customer and administrative support service delivery and have strong interpersonal and communication skills to work in collaboration with the administration team, school support staff, our school community and teaching staff.
School Officers support student‑related activities such as assisting with student enrolment procedures and operating a range of software packages particularly databases and word processing. Suitable applicants will provide assistance to other members of the school administration team with maintaining school databases, records and management information systems to ensure they are accurate and up to date. Experience with RM Finance, RM Billing, HRMIS, Student Information System (SIS), Compass and Microsoft products will be highly regarded.
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;
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.
Your application should include:
* A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position;
* A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF;
* Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively;
* Demonstrated experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and /or preparing financial returns;
* Demonstrated ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing;
* Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices;
* Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and 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: IPS/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 Wednesday, 11 February 2026
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