Administrative Assistant

South Metropolitan Regional Education Office are seeking to establish a pool of Administrative Assistant for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2026 and up to the end of July, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The South Metropolitan Education Region was established as part of the Government’s regionalisation initiative to strengthen local decision-making and empower school communities by providing principals and staff with greater input into how regional services are delivered and utilised. The Region supports the Department of Education’s priorities across Western Australia and is committed to delivering high-quality public education services that support students, parents and school staff.

The South Metropolitan Education Regional Office, located in Beaconsfield near Fremantle, provides support and services to 268 public schools across the region. The Region supports approximately 139,000 students enrolled in compulsory schooling and works collaboratively with schools and communities to promote positive educational outcomes and effective service delivery.

The Role

The role provides administrative support to the Regional Office by undertaking a range of clerical, research and operational support tasks in a timely and efficient manner. Responsibilities include processing incoming and outgoing correspondence and enquiries, drafting routine responses, preparing basic reports, and supporting the day-to-day administrative functions of the office.

The position is responsible fo…