School Officer

Position Details

This is a 3-month fixed term, part‑time (0.8 FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2026 with possible extension.

Department of Education WA – Orange Grove WA. Orange Grove Primary School (PS) is a small, growing metropolitan school located in a picturesque rural setting on the edge of the Darling Escarpment near Bickley Reservoir. Established in 1923, our school has a proud and longstanding history. While we honour our traditions, our focus remains firmly on preparing students for the future.

The School Officer will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth financial operation of the school. This includes undertaking account and GST coding, reconciling financial records and processing invoices, and assisting with month‑end procedures such as transporting receipts to the bank and maintaining data integrity. They will collate figures for financial planning and budgeting to aid informed decision‑making.

In addition to financial management, the School Officer will assist with the management of school assets, oversee the administration of out‑of‑hours use of school facilities, coordinate and negotiate maintenance and repairs, and maintain key registers and security system codes. They will assist with the induction and support of administrative school support staff by developing induction programmes and materials and coordinating relief staff.

Previous experience with Compass and Integris would be beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided.

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.

• 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).

• Demonstrated experience providing effective administrative support, with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Demonstrated ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and the ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.