This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

South Ballajura Education Support Centre (ESC) is an Independent Public School providing quality education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 with diagnosed disabilities. Co-located with South Ballajura Primary School, we share a strong partnership as one connected campus, fostering belonging, inclusion, and shared opportunities for all students.

Our school community reflects the rich cultural diversity of the Ballajura area. We are committed to providing a safe, caring, and inclusive environment where every student is valued and supported to achieve their personal best. Students engage in highly individualised learning programs that build essential skills in communication, literacy, numeracy, social competence, and emotional regulation.

Family and community partnerships are central to our success. Parents are welcomed as partners in their child's learning journey, with open communication and opportunities for collaboration embedded throughout the school year.

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

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to join our Corporate Services team. This key role provides high-level administrative support to the school leadership team and contributes to the efficient day-to-day operation of our Education Support Centre.

The successful applicant will ideally possess experience working within an educational setting and display exceptional organisational, communication and relationship-management skills. Working closely with school leaders, you would be responsible for coordinating calendars, meetings and school events, preparing professional correspondence and reports, responding to enquiries, and maintaining school databases, records, and management information systems.





The successful applicant should display a robust commitment to customer service and the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The successful applicant will ideally be a collaborative and dependable team member who exercises initiative, discretion and sound judgement in a busy and dynamic environment.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rebeccah Brooks, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9207 0150 or [email protected].

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [email protected] during the advertising period.

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 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 (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include

- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
- A four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated sound written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to exercise confidentiality and liaise effectively with individuals at all levels.
- Demonstrated sound knowledge and experience in administrative and clerical functions.
- Demonstrated sound keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of word processing, databases, spreadsheets and information technology systems.
- Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and finalise tasks with minimal supervision and work as part of a team.

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.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS992757

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 2 November 2026

📌 Executive Assistant (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth