This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
Education Business Services (EBS) is the key provider of professional business services and support for Western Australian public schools, statutory boards and divisions of the Department.
These highly valued services are delivered through the areas of finance, information and communication technologies (ICT), and infrastructure.
We continually strive to enhance the capability and responsiveness of our staff, systems and processes across the organisation to deliver high quality education.
The Infrastructure division has responsibility for the planning and provision of facilities (land, buildings and equipment), which includes land planning, student enrolment forecasting and facilities planning, strategic asset management, capital works programs, maintenance and minor works programs and provision of facilities related services.
The Role
As an Administration Officer you will provide clerical and administrative support to the Principal Project Officers and staff, including basic research.
You will arrange meetings, prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes and undertake follow-up actions when required.
You will also respond to telephone calls, visitor enquiries, diary appointments, e-mail and other communications.
Applicants with experience maintain an effective correspondence filing system for corporate information and records relating to projects, initiatives, committees and other related activities are encouraged to apply.
The role will include maintaining financial data, assisting with budget preparation and preparing expenditure reports.
The successful applicant will ideally have strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise and build working relationships with individuals at all levels.
In this role you will assist with travel arrangements, including preparing travel documents and booking flights and accommodation.




As well as undertake payment of accounts, credit card reconciliation and purchasing requirements.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located inEast Perthand our employees enjoy a range of advantages which include:
12% employer contributed superannuation.
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)
Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance.
Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Lynette Pedersen, Project Support Officer - Maintenance & Minor Works on or by emailing
Agency Referrals
Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at during the advertising period.
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan ********* 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE*******
Selection Criteria
A CV of up to two (2) 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
Demonstrated experience in clerical and general administrative duties.
Demonstrated experience in purchasing, processing accounts for payment and monitoring expenditure for a work unit.
Demonstrated sound keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, word processing and experience using an electronic records management system.
Demonstrated good organisational skills, including the ability to use initiative and work independently or as part of a team.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 14 August ****
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📌 Administration Officer (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth