Human Resources Officer
Branch: Rockingham Senior High School
Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Level 3, $81,448 - $87,376 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Location: Rockingham
Closing Date: 2026-03-23 4:30 PM
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
Rockingham Senior High School (SHS) provides excellent academic programs in an exemplary caring environment, for secondary students.
The school's vision for teaching and learning is to ensure that our students are provided with every opportunity to learn and grow in a positive and united school culture, while contributing and adding value to the broader school community.
Find out more about our school by visiting Rockingham Senior High School or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and organised Human Resources Officer to provide advice and support in the coordination of a wide range of human resource activities and operations. In this role, you would contribute to the effective delivery of human resource services by supporting managers and staff with timely guidance, information, and practical assistance across key people management processes.
A key responsibility of the role is coordination of leave and relief arrangements for both teaching and non-teaching staff to ensure adequate coverage in response to staff absences and operational requirements. This includes organising and allocating appropriate relief staff in a timely manner to maintain the smooth operation of the school. To ensure staffing arrangements are finalised prior to the commencement of the school day, the role requires commencing duties prior to 8.00 am each day.
The role also involves providing clear and accurate human resource advice and information to staff, helping ensure policies, procedures, and best practices are consistently applied.
You would assist in coordinating and monitoring human resource management systems, including payroll processing and validation along with staff timetabling and rostering processes as required.
In addition, you will oversee pre-employment requirements, including managing Working with Children Checks and Criminal Screening processes to ensure compliance.
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 Michelle Cole, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9527 0300 or emailing
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 three (3) 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
o Demonstrated ability to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of human resource management systems and processes.
o Demonstrated sound written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with staff and work within a team environment.
o Demonstrated sound knowledge and skills in human resource management, including research, planning and recruitment practices.
o Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to implement appropriate strategies.
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/SS1031900
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 Monday, 23 March 2026