Clerical Officer

Clerical Officer Branch: South Metropolitan Education Regional Office Division: South Metropolitan Education Region Salary: Level 1, $65,728 - $74,951 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024) Work Type: Permanent - Full Time FTE: Location: Beaconsfield Closing Date: 2026-01-06 4:30 PM Attachments: - This is a permanent full-time position commencing January 2026 There are eight Education Regional Offices staffed by a Regional Director of Education, Coordinators Regional Operations, Coordinator Regional Services, administrative, support and professional staff. These officers are responsible for assisting schools and school networks in their region. The Role The Clerical Officer provides general administrative support, including undertaking basic research and preparing correspondence, notices and other materials. They undertake reception duties, including greeting visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information. If successful, you will operate and maintain office equipment, including monitoring and ordering office consumables. Additionally, you will assist with travel arrangements, including booking flights and accommodation. We will consider a job share arrangement if we are unable to fill this position full-time and encourage job seekers looking for part-time work to apply. Professional Benefits We are conveniently located in Beaconsfield and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 12% employer contributed superannuation. Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements 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). We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (). 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 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 and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start. obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our 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 documentsYour 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: 1. Demonstrated experience in clerical and administrative duties with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.3. Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.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. Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1016885 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: (AWST) on Tuesday, 6 January 2026. Position Title Clerical Officer Agency Department of Education Salary Location Beaconsfield Unit/Division South Metropolitan Education Region Branch South Metropolitan Education Regional Office Work Type Permanent - Full Time Position No. 00043591 Closing Date Position Title Clerical Officer Branch South Metropolitan Education Regional Office Location Beaconsfield Work Type Permanent - Full Time Position No. 00043591 Salary Closing Date Agency Department of Education Description This is a permanent full-time position commencing January 2026 There are eight Education Regional Offices staffed by a Regional Director of Education, Coordinators Regional Operations, Coordinator Regional Services, administrative, support and professional staff. These officers are responsible for assisting schools and school networks in their region. The Role The Clerical Officer provides general administrative support, including undertaking basic research and preparing correspondence, notices and other materials. They undertake reception duties, including greeting visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information. If successful, you will operate and maintain office equipment, including monitoring and ordering office consumables. Additionally, you will assist with travel arrangements, including booking flights and accommodation. We will consider a job share arrangement if we are unable to fill this position full-time and encourage job seekers looking for part-time work to apply. Professional Benefits We are conveniently located in Beaconsfield and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 12% employer contributed superannuation. Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements 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). We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (). 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 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 and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start. obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our 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 documentsYour 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: 1. Demonstrated experience in clerical and administrative duties with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.3. Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.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. Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1016885 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: (AWST) on Tuesday, 6 January 2026. Attachments -