Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS686790
This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2022
Are you looking for a challenging yet exciting opportunity?
Meekatharra District High School (DHS) is seeking to appoint a hardworking and motivated Manager Corporate Services to join our friendly and supportive team.
As the Manager Corporate Services, the successful applicant will work closely with the Principal to establish and be responsible for the financial, physical and human resource processes of the school. The successful applicant will oversee the business operations and financial management of the school and will ideally have strong skills in managing financial processes and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Departmental policies and guidelines. You will be supported by a motivated and engaged staff, and will be responsible for the development of training for school-based staff to ensure financial compliance and high quality practices are embedded.
The successful applicant will ideally have the ability to lead a collaborative team environment committed to building quality communication with all stakeholders and developing strong community relationships and links. Due to our complex staffing profile, the successful applicant will work collaboratively with the leadership team to recruit, supervise and manage support staff. You will ideally possess outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, and strong analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills.
At Meekatharra DHS, the Manager Corporate Services is an integral part of the leadership team. You will use your excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work alongside other school leaders to progress the key targets in the school Business Plan. The successful applicant should be committed to a culturally responsive and safe workplace.
Meekatharra DHS is located approximately 800 kilometres north east of Perth. The school draws from a diverse population of around 1 000 locally and 2 100 district-wide, representing Aboriginal communities, pastoral, mining and related service industries. The town of Meekatharra is renowned for its beautiful day time vistas, hot summer temperatures and spectacular sunsets.
Meekatharra DHS caters for Kindergarten to Year 12 students and has a total enrolment of 112 students, the majority being primary aged students. There is a large Aboriginal population in the town. This results in over 90% of students at Meekatharra DHS coming from Aboriginal families.
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 (selection criteria):
- 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 (selection criteria) 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 Meekatharra District High School can be found by visiting Schools Online.
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Emma Cooke, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Meekatharra, by telephoning (08) 9981 0800 or emailing Emma.Cooke@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 four (4) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school.
- A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably 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 and training requirements
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;
- 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 Monday, 25 October 2021.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.