This is a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
West Northam Primary School (PS) is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Manager of Corporate Services to join our team, who has a keen interest in working in a challenging school environment with a diverse student population.
Our motto at West Northam Primary School is Belong - Respect - Learn, where students aspire to be their best. We foster a sense of belonging and support our students to respect, care and contribute to a positive school community.
The staff at West Northam are committed to providing the very best for our students, and staff are supported in their journey to becoming effective team members who strive for excellence. The successful applicant will have the expertise and drive to make the most of all opportunities provided to collaborate with the school’s Administration team and grow their professional capabilities.
The successful applicant will ideally have the following qualities:
- Expertise and understanding of Human Resource Management principles, concepts and legislation; supervising school support staff and providing performance management processes to support the achievement of agreed operational outcomes.
- Experience and expertise in monitoring and managing staff leave entitlements to ensure accrued leave is cleared within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with relevant awards, agreements and guidelines.
- Financial expertise to undertake school financial and accounting processes in accordance with relevant legislation, financial principles and Department policies; managing the school's business operations and finances; monitoring and reporting on financial planning and budgeting; and assisting with the development of business and marketing plans.
- Expertise and skills to apply the Public Sector framework and Department policies in asset, resources and disposal management; implementing and monitoring effective asset management and maintenance strategies for school facilities, equipment and buildings.
- Expert knowledge and skills to support school ICT plans, projects and activities; providing effective communications and school promotions through the management of the school’s website and Facebook page; and building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote the school’s image and reputation to support the learning outcomes of students.
Find out more about our school by visiting westnortham.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As the Manager of Corporate Services, you will ideally possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills which will assist when working with the leadership team, staff, parents, and the wider community.
You will ideally use sound financial management skills and strategic administration including responsibility for ensuring all audit requirements are followed. The successful applicant should provide consistency for financial planning and budgeting within the school and ideally possess an excellent knowledge of Department Policies and Guidelines.
You should be an experienced administrator, with clear knowledge of how the Manager of Corporate Services role impacts and is guided by the school improvement model. This includes working within the leadership team in a strategic space around the workforce planning and the targeted use of resources.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Cheryl Prater, Principal on 08 9621 5600 or emailing cheryl.prater@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Cheryl Prater on 0429 376 476.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages, outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the application of customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated financial management skills, including input into budget preparation and the ability to apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and/or apply human resource management practices and systems.
- Demonstrated ability to implement and monitor business and/or marketing plans.
- Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS920952
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 25 October 2024.
Please note that Jobs WA will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 27 September to 10pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST) due to scheduled maintenance. Applicants will not be able to submit job applications over the maintenance period.
