St Denis School - JOONDANNA

School Principal : Mrs Sarah Potts
School Address : 2 Orchid Street Joondanna WA 6060
Phone Number : 9242 3422
Fax Number : 9242 3423
Email Address : admin@stdenis.wa.edu.au.
Web Site : www.stdenis.wa.edu.au.

Type : Part-Time
Term : Ongoing

Position Details

St Denis School, located in the heart of the Joondanna, proudly serves 250 students from Pre-Kindy to Year 6. We are dedicated to supporting every student in realising their full potential, while celebrating the diversity of cultures, skills, and talents that enrich our school. Our strong sense of community pride and inclusivity is at the heart of who we are.

We are seeking to appoint a part-time Administration Officer working 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Friday).  This is an ongoing position commencing 1 January 2026 and a thorough handover will be conducted with the outgoing Administration Officer.

This position is a shared role, primarily responsible for the day-to-day running of the school's main office, all new student enrolments, the administration of current student/family details and dealing with student medical needs.

This role will report to the Principal.  

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Day to day running of the school's main office
  • Administering basic first aid to students
  • Receiving and following up all new enrolment enquiries and expressions of interest
  • Managing new student enrolments and the associated documentation 
  • Maintaining and updating as required all current student/ family details
  • Frequent communication and interaction with all members of the school community

This role would suit an organised and personable individual who demonstrates initiative.

Applications need to be received by 3.00pm Thursday 18 September 2025. Please address individually all selection criteria in your application. Please send all applications to the Principal at email address: sarah.potts@cewa.wa.edu.au

Selection Criteria

The applicant must address the following selection criteria in their application:
Essential

  • Commitment to the objectives and ethos of Catholic education 
  • A positive and welcoming attitude with a high level of interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience of working effectively within teams to achieve objectives
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritise work, take initiative and meet deadlines
  • Ability to handle sensitive information professionally and with confidentiality
  • Advanced computer skills and knowledge including experience in Microsoft Office 365 Suite and Internet Applications

Highly Desirable

  • Knowledge of AOS (Administration of Schools), SEQTA and MyHR would be an advantage, but is not essential
  • Experience in a school administration environment would also be an advantage, but is not essential
  • First aid qualifications (or willingness to attain)

Your application to the Principal should include:

  1. A cover letter
  2. Your current curriculum vitae
  3. Contact details of at least 2 professional referees including your current employer
  4. A document addressing the selection criteria

Qualifications Required

Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School (or willingness to attain)


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 : 2nd September, 2025
Applications Close : 13th October , 2025
Vacancy Number : 32403