Human Resources Officer

This is a 3 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

Aveley Secondary College (SC) opened in 2018 and is a large secondary school catering for Years 7 to 12 in Perth’s Swan Valley. The College is recognised as a school of choice with high expectations and standards, a progressive approach and a commitment to excellence.

Teaching and learning at the College is a focus (with Explicit Direct Instruction the signature pedagogy) supported by a rigorous behaviour curriculum and systems to support conditions for learning in the classroom. Teachers are supported by professional development and coaching in these key areas. Aveley SC's collaborative approach to pedagogy has been recognised as best practice through the Grattan Institute and teaching staff have been filmed by the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) as examples of best practice.

A central feature of the college is strong teams with an extensive repertoire of curriculum resources. As alumni of the Fogarty EDvance program, the school has visitors from across the state and country visiting our classrooms to see our teachers in action. Most recently the school is in the finals of the 2025 WA Education Awards. Our teachers are our best asset.

Find out more about our school by visiting Aveley Secondary College or Schools Online

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and friendly Human Resource Officer (HRO) to join our team.

The Human Resource (HR) Officer will provide advice and support in the coordination of human resource activities and operations. This will include managing job vacancies; coordinating leave and relief management; coordinating the human resource management information system (HRMIS); assisting in the implementation of staff induction; probation and performance management, and provide human resource advice and information to staff. 

The desired applicant should possess sound written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with staff and work within a team environment. The successful applicant would strive to build and maintain positive relationships with relief staff to ensure that positions are backfilled with quality relief staff to maintain high standards across the school. The ideal applicant should possess good conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to implement appropriate strategies in-order to managed and coordinate human resource activities.

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 Sharon Edmonds, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6296 10***or emailing **************@education.wa.edu.au.

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).

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 following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated ability to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of human resource management systems and processes.
  • Demonstrated sound written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with staff and work within a team environment.
  • Demonstrated sound knowledge and skills in human resource management, including research, planning and recruitment practices.
  • Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to implement appropriate strategies.

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 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1061323

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 19 August 2026