Administrative Assistant in Beaconsfield

Department of Education WA – Beaconsfield WA

South Metropolitan Regional Education Office are seeking to establish a pool of Administrative Assistant for permanent and fixed‑term, full‑time and part‑time vacancies which may arise during 2026 and up to the end of July 2027.

The South Metropolitan Education Region was established as part of the Government’s regionalisation initiative to strengthen local decision‑making and empower school communities by providing principals and staff with greater input into how regional services are delivered and utilized. The Region supports the Department of Education’s priorities across Western Australia and is committed to delivering high‑quality public education services that support students, parents and school staff.

The South Metropolitan Education Regional Office, located in Beaconsfield near Fremantle, provides support and services to 268 public schools across the region. The Region supports approximately 139,000 students enrolled in compulsory schooling and works collaboratively with schools and communities to promote positive educational outcomes and effective service delivery.

The Role

The role provides administrative support to the Regional Office by undertaking a range of clerical, research and operational support tasks in a timely and efficient manner. Responsibilities include processing incoming and outgoing correspondence and enquiries, drafting routine responses, preparing basic reports, and supporting the day‑to‑day administrative functions of the office.

The position is responsible for maintaining and administering databases, records and management information systems, as well as ensuring accurate and effective corporate filing and record‑keeping practices. The role also supports office operations through ordering supplies in accordance with relevant Common Use Arrangements (CUAs), processing accounts, undertaking credit card reconciliations, and preparing financial reports as required.

The role liaises with senior officers, Department staff, external agencies and members of the wider community to support effective communication, service delivery and administrative operations across the Regional Office.

Professional Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work‑life balance including flexible working hours and part‑time arrangements
• 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)

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.

Application Requirements

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 or hold a current Working with Children Check.

Application Instructions

Apply online. You will need to submit a CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary, and a two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

• Demonstrated well‑developed keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Demonstrated sound organisational skills with the ability to use initiative and work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated sound written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

Applications must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 22 June 2026