This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, **** with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency Riva Primary School (PS) opened in **** for K-6 students, including students with special needs.
Our school has grown rapidly, developing a reputation for high standards, both academic and social, where every child is supported to achieve their potential in an environment built on our values of respect, inclusion and achievement.
At our school, learning is an exciting, active and purposeful process.
Our focus is on inspiring learning, and meeting student needs with expert teaching and instruction.
Our staff will draw on a range of strategies to foster student independence, engagement, critical thinking, literacy and numeracy and social and emotional skills.
We are committed to excellence, supporting student achievement at the highest levels, reaching potential and accelerating progress.
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The Role Riva PS are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Business Support Officer to provide high quality administrative and customer focused support services within a agile and fast paced school environment.
The Business Support officer plays a key role in supporting the day to day operations of the school by delivering efficient and professional business support services.
They should be adaptable, proactive, and customer focused with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
The successful applicant should display strong organisational and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Knowledge of policies, procedures and legislation relevant to school and business operations, along with experience using Department of Education systems including SIS, RM Finance, RM Billing, HRMIS and Compass, would be highly regarded.




Previous experience in a school-based administrative or business support role is also desirable.
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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 Dianne Carlshausen, Manager Corporate Services on ************** or emailing .
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.
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Eligibility To work with us, you must: be an Australian or Recent 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 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).
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 three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF Demonstrated considerable experience providing input and effective support to the development, management, implementation and monitoring of business operations, systems and plans.
Demonstrated well developed financial management skills, including data analysis, interpretation and reporting, and the ability to provide recommendations.
Demonstrated sound human resource management knowledge and skills, including the ability to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of human resource management systems and processes.
Demonstrated sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Demonstrated sound conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to identify appropriate solutions.
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 ************** for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS******* 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, 30 November ****

📌 Business Support Officer (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Western Australia