Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS811874
This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2023
Walpole Primary School (PS) is seeking a highly motivated, capable and experienced Manager Corporate Services (MCS) to join their collaborative team.
The Manager Corporate Services is responsible for the management of the school’s financial, physical and human resources. You will play an essential role in the effective and efficient operation of the school by working alongside the Principal to ensure all financial, human resource and operational procedures are complied with.
The successful applicant will be an administrator, with clear knowledge of how the MCS role impacts and is guided by the school improvement model, the School Resourcing System and the Student-Centred Funding Model. The successful applicant will work within the leadership team in a strategic space around workforce planning and the targeted use of resources.
The successful applicant will be ideally student and relationship-focused, highly motivated, innovative and able to work collaboratively. The ideal person will possess a warm and friendly nature, be highly organised and have the ability to multi-task. We are seeking an individual ideally with strong record-keeping, financial and human resource management skills.
The successful applicant will be willing to create solutions within the workplace and be versatile to complement the operations of the school. Key to this role, is to have effective time management skills and be able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines. As the Manager Corporate Services, you will be responsible for the line management of school support staff. Excellent oral and written communication will be key to this role and ideally, you will need to possess excellent knowledge of Department Policies and Guidelines. Experience in using RM Finance, RM Billing, SIS, Human Resources. Management Information System (HRMIS) and the School Resourcing System software packages is highly desirable.
Walpole Primary School epitomises the best that small, local schools offer. Our teachers are very experienced, continually striving to provide students with a state of the art education. Our broad and deep curriculum allows students to extend and build on their knowledge in a safe and caring learning environment.
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 (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 Walpole Primary School can be found by visiting Schools Online
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For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact Stuart Klose, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Walpole by telephoning (08) 6871 0200 or emailing Stuart.klose@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 statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV 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:
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course; and
- 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
- 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 Tuesday, 28 March 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
