Administration Support Officer (Student Services/Reception)

Due to our current Administration Officer being seconded to another area, we have a vacancy for a part-time Administration Support Officer (4 days per week/ 8am - 4.15pm/ 42 weeks per year/0.7077FTE) at our Duncraig Secondary School campus to commence on Monday 19 January 2026 until Friday 23 October 2026.

As a welcoming face of the School, the position will have a high level of student and parent interaction as well as supporting the Reception Desk which involves receiving visitors, handling mail, telephone switchboard and other administrative duties.

More details and Job Description available on our Website - https://www.ststephens.wa.edu.au/our-school/who-we-are/employment/

ST STEPHEN'S SCHOOL and WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU?

St Stephen's School is a Uniting Church School that is Christ centred, student focused and community based.

We live by the values and capabilities we strive to instil in our students, giving staff the opportunity to be creative, to take risks, to have the freedom to explore, to learn and to work with a relational and supportive team that values cutting edge educational ideas and practice.

St Stephen's School has been recognised in The Educator Magazine’s 5 -Star Excellence Award, as a National Employer of Choice in 2021, 2023 and 2025. This year we are the only school in Western Australia recognised with this Award.

Benefits

We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. Employment benefits include:

Staff Wellness Initiatives eg Annual Staff Expo and Wellness Day

Novated leasing and salary packaging

Staff Discount on School Fees

Long Service Leave after 7 years

HOW TO APPLY

Please address the Selection Criteria (below) for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered for the role. Please ensure you read the position description (available on our Website) prior to submitting an application.

Your application must include all 3 sections:

Covering Letter addressed to Donella Beare, Principal, St Stephen's School

Curriculum Vitae - limited to 5 pages

Statement addressing the Selection Criteria, limited to 5 pages (combine your Covering letter and Statement into one document)

Selection Criteria (each point to be addressed)

Skills and Experience

Current HLTAID012 in Education certificate

The Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 applies for anyone working in child related employment

National Criminal Record Checking (except Teaching staff)

Personal Competencies

Sound IT skills, customer service and/or reception experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

The capacity to successfully manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines

Demonstrated high level skills in dealing confidentially and courteously with people at all levels

Demonstrate initiative and take a proactive and flexible approach to tasks

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of a team

Willingness to positively and actively contribute to the Christian culture of the School

CLOSING DATE

Monday 13th October at 9am. Only candidates with a valid Australian working visa will be considered.

St Stephen's School is fully committed to the protection of children. Successful applicants must satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's child protection policies and Staff Code of Conduct.

You will need to be committed to providing a safe environment for and the protection of children and young people.

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw St Stephen's School jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.