Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS514042
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2018
North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre (LDC) is seeking a hardworking and dedicated Manager Corporate Services to join their friendly team.
The Manager Corporate Services will be responsible for managing the school’s financial, physical and human resources and supervising the school support staff. The role will include providing input into financial planning and budgeting as well as input into the development of school business and marketing plans.
The successful applicant should ideally possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills to communicate with stakeholders of all levels. The successful applicant will ideally have previous experience in budget preparation and the ability to interpret and apply financial and accounting practices, combined with human resource management skills.
At North East Metropolitan LDC, we believe “it takes a village to raise a child and a whole school to optimise language growth”. North East Metropolitan LDC is a specialist school for children who have moderate to severe language impairment. We provide specialist speech, language and academic intervention for children from Kindergarten to Year 2. Staff members work in a collaborative team that includes teachers, speech pathologists, school psychologists, education assistants and the administration staff. Priorities at the Centre focus on developing strong oral language skills to support literacy. Professional learning in the priority language areas is provided for new staff through our induction program and there is ongoing professional learning for all staff.
North East Metropolitan LDC has classes over two campuses to enable all children with language impairment in our catchment area to have access to our program. The main campus is on the same site as the West Morley Primary School in Dianella. We also have a campus in Balga on the same site as North Balga Primary School. Both Campuses are administered by North East Metropolitan LDC and staff may be appointed to either of the 2 campuses. Each campus is well resourced and staffed with teachers, speech pathologists and education assistants.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for permanent appointments to 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:
- Well-developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to use effective negotiation skills.
- Sound financial management skills, including budget preparation and the ability to interpret and apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
- Sound human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and/or apply human resource management practices and systems.
- Leadership skills in the delivery of business outcomes and sound customer service principles and practices.
- Ability to provide input into the development, implementation and monitoring of business and marketing plans.
- Sound conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills.
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 North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre can be found by visiting http://www.northeastldc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information
Please contact Lisa Gannon, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9275 5511 or emailing Lisa.Gannon@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:
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
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 Accountable 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 Thursday, 1 February 2018
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.