Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS679449
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2021
Do you possess excellent communication skills, leadership skills, have an ability to be an effective and efficient team member, have recent experience using the One-line budget and Student Centred Funding Model and are ready to take on new challenges? Do you want to be part of a school community?
Southern Grove Primary School (PS) is seeking an experienced, collaborative and dynamic Manager Corporate Services.
Southern Grove PS opened in 2018 and is proud to be an Independent Public School. Our school is located in the rapidly growing suburb of Southern River. We have assembled a diverse and outstanding team of teachers and support staff who provide a learning environment where students feel happy, challenged and inspired to optimise their learning journey. Our core focus is to create a connected community in order to develop the whole child, enhancing children's talents along with their academic, social, emotional and physical development.
The successful applicant will manage the school’s financial, physical and human resources. The Manager Corporate Services administers and reports on the financial integrity of the school's business operations, and provides input into financial planning and budgeting as well as the administration and reporting of the diverse funding entities for which the school is responsible.
In addition, the successful applicant will, in collaboration with the Principal and/or the Executive Management Team, provide operational input to the development of school Business and Marketing Plans and will monitor the school’s financial performance against these plans. The successful applicant will display excellent interpersonal skills, effectively lead the administration team and will be instrumental in continuing to build a positive culture at Southern Grove PS.
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:
- Leadership skills in the delivery of business outcomes and sound customer service principles and practices.
- 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.
- 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 Southern Gove PS can be found by visiting Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Rebecca Burns, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9234 7700 or emailing Rebecca.Burns@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.
Your application should include:
- A six (6) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (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.
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;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and
- 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
- 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, 20 May 2021.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.