Salary: Level 2, $73,954 - $79,292 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)
This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
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.
As the Administrative Assistant you will manage incoming telephone calls, visitor enquiries, diary appointments and meetings, as well as assist with travel arrangements, including preparing travel documents, booking flights and accommodation.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Geraldton and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 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).
Minimum Requirements
- 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.
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.
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- A three (3) 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.
- Demonstrated well developed verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with officers at all levels.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in account payments and monitoring expenditure for a work unit.
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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 13 March 2025
