St Lawrence's Primary School - BLUFF POINT

School Principal : Mr David Tunchon
School Address : Locked Bag No.15 Geraldton WA 6531
Phone Number : 9968 2000
Fax Number : 9923 2018
Email Address : admin@stlps.wa.edu.au.
Web Site : www.stlps.wa.edu.au.

Type : Part-Time
Term : Ongoing

Position Details

Relief Coordinator


St Lawrence’s Primary School is seeking a Relief Coordinator, commencing in 2026. This role ensures continuity of student learning and wellbeing by proactively managing the daily coordination of relief staff for planned and unplanned absences. This includes both teaching and support staff, ensuring minimal disruption to school operations.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Scheduling & Coordination: 
-    Arrange daily cover for absent teaching and support staff.
-    Maintain and keep current a list of approved relief staff.
-    Coordinate relief staff duty rosters.
-    Liaise with leadership to plan for known absences.
•    Compliance & Onboarding:
-    Ensure all relief staff meet compliance requirements (WWCC, TRBWA, Mandatory Reporting).
-    Conduct onboarding and orientation for new relief staff.
-    Maintain accurate records of staff absences and relief allocations.
•    Communication & Administration:
-    Communicate clearly with staff regarding relief allocations and changes.
-    Prepare and submit timesheets and payment forms for relief staff.
-    Use school systems (e.g. MyHR, SEQTA, M365) to manage relief processes.

Selection Criteria

Applicants must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties, and be able to demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in the following areas:

Essential:
•    Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
•    Ability to remain calm and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn school systems.

Desirable:
•    Relevant business or administration qualifications.
•    Experience in school administration or relief coordination.
•    Experience in EDVAL timetabling.
•    Relevant HR experience.

Compliance Requirements:
•    Current Working with Children Check
•    Nationally Coordinated Clearance
•    Have or be willing to obtain the necessary Accreditation requirements

Qualifications Required

•    Relevant business or administration qualifications.

Application Details

Applications for this position close on Friday, 21 November 2025. The advertisement may be closed prior to the stated deadline should an appropriate candidate be selected.  If you are interested in this role, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. 

Applicants must provide a completed Teaching Application Form, a cover letter addressing the criteria for the position, and a resume, directed to the Principal. The resume should list the names and contact information of three referees, one of whom should be your current employer. 

Application forms can be found on our website: www.stlps.wa.edu.au and may be emailed to The Principal, St Lawrence's Bluff Point employment@stlps.wa.edu.au.


All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.

A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website.

On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.

Listed : 4th November , 2025
Applications Close : 21st November , 2025
Vacancy Number : 33017