School Officer

This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

Southern River College (SRC) is seeking a dedicated, friendly and team focused School Officer – Relief Coordinator to join our professional team.

SRC is committed to appointing staff who are the right fit for our school and community. With a school population of approximately 1200 and a diverse demographic with a strong multicultural influence. We have a strong commitment to delivering high quality teaching and learning experiences.

SRC seeks to create opportunities for all students progressing through their educational journey. With our Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) pathway, general education and vocational programs we offer the scope for success for every child. Our Inspire programs in Lower School enables students to follow their passion with our Academic, Netball, Music, Soccer and Volleyball programs. Our science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) enrichment program is achieving noteworthy success with competitions both locally and interstate offering challenging, engaging and innovative technologies.

Our River Way is a pedagogical framework that ensures staff utilise Visible Learning and embed the Department of Education’s (DoE) Teach for Impact resource. Our culturally responsive approach enables a safe, inclusive and supported learning environment that creates a sense of belonging. The Wellbeing Centre uses a growth mindset to support all students and where student voice is valued and affirmed.

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

The Role

The School Officer - Relief Coordinator would play a critical role in ensuring the smooth day to day operation of the school. The successful applicant should be relational in their approach to this vital role. You would seek to always engage and support relief staff. 

The School Officer – Relief Coordinator role may include:

• Sourcing additional relief staff through the Casual Staff Seeker as necessary
• Processing payroll through Casual Staff Seeker and the Human Resources Management Information System (HRMIS) systems
• Scheduling and allocating internal relief duties
• Processing relief payments and reconciling casual payments against staff leave
• Assisting with staff timetabling and rostering processes
• Assist with induction and support of school relief staff
• Foster a supportive role during and after school with staff

The successful applicant will ideally have sound verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills, including the ability to undertake effective negotiations and build positive relationships with staff at all levels.

The successful applicant will be required to work from 7.15am – 3.15pm daily due to relief management.

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 Brian Hand, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9391 6500 or emailing brian.hand@education.wa.edu.au.

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
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and /or preparing financial returns.
  • Demonstrated ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
  • Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated 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/SS1031022

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, 16 March 2026