Applicants from the previous process SS/SS1039609 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.

The School of Special Educational Needs: Disability (SSEN:D) are seeking to establish a pool of Administration Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

SSEN:D provides state-wide support to schools to maximise learning outcomes for students with diagnosed and imputed disabilities. We provide consultancy services to educators, contextualised and evidence-based professional learning, online research, information, resources and practical support.

SSEN:D is committed to building the capacity of teachers and school-based staff to deliver effective classroom programmes that value the diversity of students in inclusive learning environments. Our staff foster a collaborative and friendly working environment where each team member is valued for their contribution to our school.

SSEN:D is one of eight Specialist Schools within the Department that operates within a federation of four schools of Special Educational Needs, including SSEN:BE, SSEN:MMH and SSEN:S.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.oneclassroom.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint Administrative Assistants to support our school operations, based working out of our various Metro hubs located at Clarkson, Padbury, South Lake and East Waikiki. The roles provide a broad range of administrative services.

Suitable applicants will ideally display excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. A high level of competence with Microsoft 365 and other office software applications is highly desirable.





The Administrative Assistant would prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes, manage incoming telephone calls, visitor enquiries, diary appointments, meetings, emails and other communication. Applicants should also assist with travel arrangements, purchase card reconciliation, induction of school support staff, HR duties, budget preparation and other administrative tasks.

Want to know more?

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 Amanda Chick, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9402 6185 or [email protected].

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools 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 2021-2025 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.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- 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.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1060277

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 November 2026

📌 Administration Assistant (City of Cockburn)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 City of Cockburn