This is a three (3) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension (3 months) and/or permanency.
Education regional offices provide information on local public school options, special programs and services such as school psychology, behaviour centres, home education and reporting students not attending school.
The Role
If successful you will provide administrative assistance to the Regional Office, including the preparation and delivery of correspondence, preparation and distribution of agendas and minutes of meetings and follow up on actions. It will be your responsibility to maintain an effective correspondence filing system for corporate information and records relating to projects, initiatives, committees and other branch activities.
The Administrative Assistant processes incoming and outgoing correspondence, actions routine and less complex matters by undertaking research, drafting responses and preparing basic reports. Within this role they are required to manage incoming telephone calls, visitor enquiries, diary appointments and meetings, as necessary.
Professional Benefits
11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
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 Pippa Ralli, Coordinator Regional Operation, on (08) 9336 9563 or emailing
[email protected]
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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.
consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit
obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check as determined by the Director of Education
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and 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 being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
Demonstrated well developed knowledge and experience in administrative and clerical functions
Demonstrated well developed keyboarding and computer skills including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing
Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to use initiative and work independently and as part of a team
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: DOE909060
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 22 August 2024.
