This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing as soon as possible with possible extension and/or permanency

Located attractively near the beach, Port Hedland Primary School (PS) is a Level 5 school of choice in the Hedland area with an enrolment base of 490 students. Our families mainly encompass those employed in the mining industry and in professional positions in the region.

Port Hedland PS is a very welcoming and supportive school that actively provides support for staff members. We have strong induction process. A position at Port Hedland PS is about more than just teaching - it is about belonging to a community - a community that encourages support of each other, cross-school interaction and parental involvement.

Discover more about the town of Port Hedland and its incredible surroundings. If you are new to Port Hedland or thinking about making the move, you can find out more about our school and town via the following links:

• We are a Port town, but we are so much more
• Town of Port Hedland Website
• Destination Port Hedland

Find out more about our school by visiting porthedlandps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Port Hedland PS is seeking a highly efficient and self-motivated individual who will ideally maintain a warm, and professional manner and will undertake a variety of administrative duties. To be successful in this role you will be committed, team oriented and professional whilst undertaking a variety of administrative duties.

The successful applicant will ideally display strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, these include greeting visitors, responding to enquiries, supporting student enrolment processes, and maintaining accurate records. We highly value applicants with experience and a good understanding of relevant systems. Additionally, those possess excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to work cooperatively with others to create and maintain a welcoming and vibrant environment for students and families while being a supportive, capable team member are encouraged to apply.

As a School Officer, you have the opportunity to interact with empathy and professionalism within a diverse school community and with a range of government and outside agencies. We are looking for a friendly and welcoming school officer who will be this first point of contact for our school.

As the School Officer you will be responsible for supporting the Manager Corporate Services in administering the schools financial, physical, and human resources whilst upholding confidentiality and security of sensitive material. You will aid other members of the school administration team with maintaining school databases, records and management information systems to ensure they are accurate and up to date, along with general word processing tasks.

The successful applicant may be required to perform duties such as assisting with the maintenance of school facilities, assets and resources, including reporting faults, organising repairs and assisting with stock takes. Experience using Seesaw, COMPASS and school website maintenance would be advantageous; although this is not essential as we are willing to teach the successful applicant.

In addition, the ability to use various technology platforms and a range of application software packages to support service demands of our school business, and in particular our departments, online environments. As the successful applicant you will preferably have experience in the use of School Information System (SIS / Integris), RM Billing software, RM Finance (including end of month procedures) and HRMIS. The ability to create spreadsheets, website management and data management will also be highly regarded.

Possessing a friendly, positive, caring attitude with excellent oral and written communication skills will assist you in working with our positively motivated school staff and community.

You will ideally have the skills to competently work independently without supervision or direction with an excellent focus on a welcoming demeanour and team-work, embracing Port Hedland Primary School’s vision of ‘Working Together to Encourage Lifelong Learning in an Inclusive, Safe and Respectful Environment.’

Port Hedland PS is located on the port side of Hedland and enjoys a welcoming and well-maintained environment. Working at Port Hedland PS is about more than a job, it is about a feeling of belonging in our community.

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 Karen Burgess, Principal on (08) 9174 6000 or emailing [email protected].

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; and
• A maximum four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

1. Experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
2. Experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, asnd /or preparing financial returns.
3. Ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
4. Good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
5. Good interpersonal skills and 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1004980

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, 10 November 2025