St Michael's School - BASSENDEAN

School Principal : Mrs Michelle Christian
School Address : PO Box 428 Bassendean WA 6934
Phone Number : 6278 9888
Fax Number : 9377 3149
Email Address : admin@stmichaelsbass.wa.edu.au.
Web Site : www.stmichaelsbass.wa.edu.au.

Type : Part-Time
Term : Ongoing


Position Details

Administration Officer - Part-time, Ongoing

St Michael’s School, Bassendean is a single stream co-educational school with an enrolment of approximately 260 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. The school was established in 1914 by the Sisters of Mercy and we maintain a close relationship with St Joseph's Parish. This is an opportunity to join a vibrant school community, where staff work collaboratively with families to create a safe and welcoming community for all, whilst supporting every student to reach their full potential.

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Administration Officer to join our dedicated staff. The successful applicant will become the welcoming face of our school. Duties will include, but are not limited to, responding to phone and in person enquiries, student support including first aid, distribution of medications and health care plans, accounts payable and receivable, and management of student attendance data. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the school’s Leadership and Administration Teams to support all staff, students and families. This is a part-time, ongoing position four days per week, 40 weeks per annum (0.7 FTE).


Selection Criteria

•  Be prepared to support the Catholic ethos of St Michael’s School in the performance of their duties.
•  Provide exceptional service to create a warm and welcoming experience for students, families, staff and the wider community.
•  Demonstrated skills in establishing effective working relationships, as well as the ability to work autonomously and prioritise tasks effectively.
•  Strong written and oral communication skills.
•  Demonstrated initiative, sound judgement and a pro-active approach to problem solving.
•  Ability to manage highly confidential and sensitive information.  
•  Well developed skills for using Microsoft Office 365.
•  Experience in general finance, including accounts payable and receivable.
•  Knowledge of school administration systems, such as SEQTA and AOS, is desirable.


Qualifications Required

Must have, or be willing to obtain:

•  Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School.
•  Current First Aid Certificate.
•  Current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education.
•  Current Working with Children Check.


Application Details

Applicants must submit a covering letter and CV directly addressing the selection criteria. Applications should include the names and contact details of 3 referees, including the current employer.

Email applications to michelle.christian@cewa.edu.au by 12:00pm on 24 July, 2024.



Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

Applicants must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.

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 : 27th June , 2024
Applications Close : 24th July , 2024
Vacancy Number : 30366