Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS477725
Appointment Pool
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding new role to utilise your excellent administrative and interpersonal skills?
Ocean Reef Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of Business Support Officers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2017 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2018. Placements can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2017 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2018.
As a Business Support Officer you will be supporting a wide range of business operations including financial management, HR services and where required co-ordination and administration of relief staff planning. Suitable applicants must demonstrate experience and capacity to undertake a wide range of HR support services such as recruitment and contract administration, payroll input and verification procedures, as well as contribute to development of effective monitoring and budget planning tools. Experience in accounts management and knowledge of relevant government financial management policies relating to the administration of income and expenditure including month end reconciliation is highly desirable. This role involves the use of a number of Microsoft and web based data software packages along with the ability to develop and utilise spread sheets.
As part of our Independent Public School (IPS) status we continue to develop new ways of working that embrace the changing demands of our business and school community. In conjunction with the Manager Corporate Services the Business Support Officers will develop close working relations and systems to ensure a cohesive and sustainable service provision that links with various teams and key senior staff to support operational and service delivery demands. Previous experience in a relevant educational service area would be advantageous. Suitable applicants will have a focus on team work, self-motivation and model high standards of effective customer and administrative support service delivery. Working hours will be agreed and reviewed annually to meet the various duties and service needs of the school for which flexible working arrangements can be negotiated.
Ocean Reef SHS is an Independent public School (IPS) located only 500 metres from the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean in the northern corridor of metropolitan Perth. Currently we have 1170 students enrolled. Ocean Reef SHS offers a thriving environment for students in Years 7 to 12. The school is highly regarded by parents from the surrounding seaside suburbs of Ocean Reef, Mullaloo, Beaumaris, Iluka, Connolly, Currambine and Heathridge.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- Ability to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of business operations, systems, and marketing plans, and the ability to investigate funding opportunities.
- Financial management skills, including detailed data analysis and reporting, and the ability to interpret and provide recommendations.
- Skill and experience in the monitoring and maintenance of physical assets.
- Sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
- Conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and ability to use relevant software applications.
- Human resource management skills, including experience in the support of performance management and merit selection processes.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements 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 Ocean Reef Senior High School can be found by visiting www.oceanreef.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information
Please contact Jayne Dawson, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning 0406 701 972 or emailing Jayne.Dawson@education.wa.edu.au
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.
You are required to attach a personal resume and covering letter outlining your skills and experiences in relation to the position. 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.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 8 March 2017
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.