Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS812148
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2023
Eddystone Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a Manager Corporate Services who is enthusiastic, self-motivated, shows initiative and works collaboratively as part of the leadership team.
The successful applicant will be an integral member of the leadership team, providing support to establish and maintain a school environment that excels in caring for its students, and their families, developing strong and positive relationships with students, staff, and the broader school community. You will ideally possess excellent interpersonal acumen and be an innovative and strategic thinker. Your strong understanding of how the financial operations of the school support exemplary teaching and learning will be central to how you undertake your role.
In this role, you will ideally be responsible for the mentoring, development, and management of school support staff as well as forging highly effective working relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external.
Eddystone PS hosts an Intensive English Centre, additionally applicants should demonstrate their expertise and experience in the financial management of an Intensive English Centre. You should possess high level skills in management of support staff and will ideally have knowledge of, and experience in, strategic planning and budgeting. You will ideally have excellent organisational skills and will possess the ability to plan and prioritise tasks, and work well under pressure.
Eddystone PS is located in the suburb of Heathridge, approximately 27km north of the Perth City.
Our motto is 'ACHIEVING TOGETHER' Our purpose is to provide a positive school environment that offers a pathway to success for every student.
We cater for Kindergarten to Year 6 students and our staff focus on individual students, enabling us to maintain a small school feel in the midst of a growing area.
Our supportive, dedicated and experienced staff work collaboratively to enhance every student's physical, social, academic and emotional development. With access to ongoing professional development, the staff work towards preparing students for the many demands and rapid changes of an ever evolving future. We are well resourced, especially in the area of technology and require sound resource management and planning.
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 Eddystone PS can be found by visiting eddystoneps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
For further job related information:
Please contact Christopher Walker, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9406 5100 or emailing Christopher.Walker2@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 three to four (3-4) 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 two to three (2-3) 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
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.
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course; 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 Friday, 2 June 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS
ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
