Overview
This is a permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2025.
Newton Moore Senior High School (SHS) provides students from Year 7 to 12 with a personalised educational experience. The school, at the heart of South Bunbury, has a strong sense of community and celebrates the strengths of students through a variety of innovative programs. Our school vision is: 'Achieving Today, for Tomorrow'. We have strong links with a range of partners within the education community, parents, government and non-government agencies, and industries. We work with these groups to improve student outcomes. At our school, we have stimulating and innovative educational programs. We have an unwavering commitment to thoroughly prepare our students for their future.
The school delivers two Department of Education Approved Specialist Academic Programs: Science Horizons and Engineering. Newton Moore SHS is also a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for Certificate courses. We have other complimentary programs Moore Academy of Sport and Health (MASH), Follow the Dream, Clontarf Football Academy, Stars Foundation and Calm Cadets.
Find out more about our school by visiting Newton Moore SHS or Schools Online.
The Role
The Student Services Support Officer plays a vital part in delivering a responsive and effective student support service by coordinating a range of administrative functions within the Student Services team. The successful applicant will manage reception duties, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and identify student needs to ensure timely referrals to appropriate support staff. They maintain student databases and records, and support the operation of systems related to attendance, behaviour, and personal data. A key aspect of the role involves generating reports and correspondence, contributing to strategy development, and supporting the Principal and Student Services team with accurate and timely information.
In addition to core administrative responsibilities, the role includes developing materials and ensuring compliance with departmental procedures. The position requires collaboration across school teams, providing support for events, excursions, and special projects as needed. Ideally, the successful applicant will display commitment to confidentiality, efficiency, and continuous improvement in administrative processes, helping to foster a well-organised and student-focused environment.
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 Kym Holroyd, Human Resource Officer on or emailing During the school holidays, please contact Justine Parishon or
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 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or Recent 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 work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:
- A CV of up to two pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- A three to four page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
- Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices, and the ability to provide a professional, confidential service to a range of clients.
- Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills and experience in providing effective administrative support.
- Demonstrated ability using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated good customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated 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 day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 13 October 2025
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📌 Student Services Support Officer
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Bunbury