School Officer

About the role

Winthrop Primary School is seeking a School Officer to join its experienced Administration Team. This is a permanent part-time position (0.4 FTE) starting in Term 1, 2027, based in Perth Metropolitan, Western Australia. The officer provides quality customer administrative support and helps with student-related activities.

Key responsibilities

• Support student-related activities such as incursion/excursions and student enrolment procedures
• Maintain school databases, records and management information systems so they stay accurate and up to date
• Maintain and update school communications tools
• Operate a range of software packages, particularly databases and word processing
• Assist with student attendance and reception duties
• Meet and greet visitors, answer the telephone and respond to routine enquiries and requests for information

Required profile

• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of appointment
• Valid Working with Children Check obtained before starting
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a current Screening Clearance Number
• Demonstrated experience in administrative support, prioritising tasks and in financial processes such as handling debtors and creditors, reconciliations and financial returns
• Good verbal and written communication skills, customer service awareness and ability to work independently and in a team

Required skills

• Customer service principles and practices
• Use of databases, spreadsheets and word processing software
• Knowledge of the Student Information System (SIS), RM Billing, RM Finance, Compass, Microsoft Office 365 and Excel is desirable

Applicants apply online with a CV and a three-page statement addressing the selection criteria, with referees and attachments ready before the deadline of 4:30 pm AWST on Friday, 20 November 2026.