Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Como Secondary College Business Support Officer 00037544 Level 3, $74,586 - $80,014 per annum (DOE (SSO) CA 2022)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS855885
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024.
Como Secondary College (SC) is seeking a Business Support Officer to join their dedicated team.
We are seeking self-motivated applicants who can use their initiative and work independently as well as work collaboratively within a team. We are a busy Independent Public School, therefore good interpersonal skills are desirable along with attention to detail and a willingness to be flexible and adapt to other roles within the school.
The successful applicant will work mainly in the finance section and will ideally possess knowledge of all aspects of the Department of Education’s financial procedures and practices.
The successful applicant should be highly motivated, providing integral support to the Manager Corporate Services in a wide range of business operations such as administration, financial and human resource management.
The successful applicant will ideally have a good understanding of the relevant systems and policies required to maintain, monitor, analyse and extract information using RM Finance, RM Asset Manager, RM Billing, Recruitment Advertising Management System (RAMS) and Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS), School Information System (SIS), SEQTA, Connect, Consent2Go and the suite of MS Office products.
Sound knowledge and experience completing the End of Month, End of Calendar Year and End of Financial Year rollovers and assisting with Workforce Management - recruitment and retention is highly desirable.
You will be involved in the implementation of the merit selection processes of support staff and will provide training to support staff in administrative procedures.
Key to this role is an ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, secondary school environment with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, ideally while effectively prioritising and meeting deadlines. You would work closely with the Manager of Corporate Services, independently and as part of the Corporate Services team.
Good interpersonal skills are ideal for the role as it entails assisting a range of college stakeholders. A capacity to interact with empathy and professionalism within a diverse school community and with a range of government and outside agencies is highly desired.
Como SC is driven by the belief that every student is capable of successful learning. The College is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Every student matters at Como. We work to build each student's belief in their own capacity to learn and their understanding of the relationship between effort and success. Our aim is to ensure that every student progresses.
The school is located less than 6 kilometres from the centre of Perth and is close to major transport hubs. This enables our students to easily access and utilise Perth's major universities, training institutions, cultural attractions and sporting facilities.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
1. Considerable experience providing input and effective support to the development, management, implementation and monitoring of business operations, systems and plans.
2. Well-developed financial management skills, including data analysis, interpretation and reporting, and the ability to provide recommendations.
3. 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.
4. Sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
5. Sound conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to identify appropriate solutions.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Como Secondary College can be found by visiting or
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available
For further job related information:
Please contact Jo May, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 93652000 or emailing
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
6. A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
7. A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
8. The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to :
9. provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
10. consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
11. obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
12. complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
13. complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
14. complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
15. complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Thursday, 2 November 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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WORK TYPE: Permanent - Full Time FTE: LOCATION: Como CLOSING DATE: 2023-11-02 4:30 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD) Position Title Business Support Officer Agency Department of Education Salary Location Como Unit/Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Branch Como Secondary College Work Type Permanent - Full Time Position No. 00037544 Closing Date Position Title Business Support Officer Branch Como Secondary College Location Como Work Type Permanent - Full Time Closing Date Salary Agency Department of Education Company Information Description
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS855885
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024.
Como Secondary College (SC) is seeking a Business Support Officer to join their dedicated team.
We are seeking self-motivated applicants who can use their initiative and work independently as well as work collaboratively within a team. We are a busy Independent Public School, therefore good interpersonal skills are desirable along with attention to detail and a willingness to be flexible and adapt to other roles within the school.
The successful applicant will work mainly in the finance section and will ideally possess knowledge of all aspects of the Department of Education’s financial procedures and practices.
The successful applicant should be highly motivated, providing integral support to the Manager Corporate Services in a wide range of business operations such as administration, financial and human resource management.
The successful applicant will ideally have a good understanding of the relevant systems and policies required to maintain, monitor, analyse and extract information using RM Finance, RM Asset Manager, RM Billing, Recruitment Advertising Management System (RAMS) and Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS), School Information System (SIS), SEQTA, Connect, Consent2Go and the suite of MS Office products.
Sound knowledge and experience completing the End of Month, End of Calendar Year and End of Financial Year rollovers and assisting with Workforce Management - recruitment and retention is highly desirable.
You will be involved in the implementation of the merit selection processes of support staff and will provide training to support staff in administrative procedures.
Key to this role is an ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, secondary school environment with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, ideally while effectively prioritising and meeting deadlines. You would work closely with the Manager of Corporate Services, independently and as part of the Corporate Services team.
Good interpersonal skills are ideal for the role as it entails assisting a range of college stakeholders. A capacity to interact with empathy and professionalism within a diverse school community and with a range of government and outside agencies is highly desired.
Como SC is driven by the belief that every student is capable of successful learning. The College is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Every student matters at Como. We work to build each student's belief in their own capacity to learn and their understanding of the relationship between effort and success. Our aim is to ensure that every student progresses.
The school is located less than 6 kilometres from the centre of Perth and is close to major transport hubs. This enables our students to easily access and utilise Perth's major universities, training institutions, cultural attractions and sporting facilities.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
16. Considerable experience providing input and effective support to the development, management, implementation and monitoring of business operations, systems and plans.
17. Well-developed financial management skills, including data analysis, interpretation and reporting, and the ability to provide recommendations.
18. 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.
19. Sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
20. Sound conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to identify appropriate solutions.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Como Secondary College can be found by visiting or
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available
For further job related information:
Please contact Jo May, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 93652000 or emailing
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
21. A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
22. A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
23. The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to :
24. provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
25. consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
26. obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
27. complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
28. complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
29. complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
30. complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Thursday, 2 November 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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