Attendance Officer

Part-time | Ongoing | Commences As Soon As Possible

Northshore Christian Grammar School (NCGS), a growing K–12 school located in the coastal suburb of Alkimos, is part of the Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA). NCGS provides Christ-centred, values-based education that empowers students to become all God created them to be. With over 900 students and a strong reputation for community and staff satisfaction, NCGS is a vibrant learning environment grounded in Christian mission and purpose.

We are seeking an organised, compassionate and capable Attendance Officer to join our growing team in an ongoing position, to start as soon as possible. This role will be 42 weeks a year with 37.5 hours per week, equivalent to 0.8851 FTE.

The successful applicant will bring strong communication and organisational skills, a high level of IT literacy, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and staff. You will play an important role in monitoring attendance, supporting families, and helping students engage positively in their education.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee student attendance processes, ensuring accurate records, timely follow-up, and compliance with school requirements.
• Communicate effectively with families and school teams to promote positive attendance outcomes.
• Identify and address attendance concerns while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ensure accurate attendance reporting, compliance and record management to support school accountability.
• Provide proactive administrative support across attendance, enrolments, events and general office operations.

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrate a committed Christian faith by actively supporting the College’s Christian life and aligning with the Association’s Statement of Faith, Christian Lifestyle Statement, and educational objectives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organisational, and IT literacy skills.
• Ability to collaborate with co-workers and the community.
• Commitment to the establishment and maintenance of quality relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider community.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective and constructive team member and a willingness to fully participate in school activities.
• Holds, or is willing to obtain, a Working with Children Check and Department of Education Criminal History Clearance.

Desirable:
(Include where appropriate in your response)

• To have appropriate qualifications in the advertised area – TAFE/Business College.
• Experience in a school office environment.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and TASS.
• First Aid Certificate.

What We Offer:

• A purpose-filled support role in a vibrant, faith-aligned school community.
• Competitive salary packaging, professional development, and staff support structures.
• A collaborative, prayerful and supportive Christian work culture.

How to Apply:

If you’re seeking to make a meaningful contribution as an Attendance Officer, we invite you to apply online via the SCEA website: Working with Us

We invite you to read the attached information pack that includes a full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Online applications should be submitted by the 28th August 2026, however shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Applications must include:

• A cover letter that includes:
  • Your reason for applying
  • A Christian lifestyle statement
  • A response to the Essential and Desirable Criteria
• A current resume/CV
• Copies of qualifications, current Working with Children Card, and Department of Education Criminal History Clearance, or willingness to apply for one.

Only online applications that provide the above requirements will be considered.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Fiona Jones on 1300 388 905 or email fiona.jones@northshore.wa.edu.au

About SCEA

Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profit network of seven schools across Perth. With over 900 staff and 5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission:

“We value and empower every student to become all God created them to be.”