Please be advised that as of Wednesday, 9 October 2024, the contact person's number has been updated.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024
Do you possess highly developed leadership skills, operational focus and are you ready to take on new challenges? We need you as part of our team at North Mandurah Primary School!
North Mandurah Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a motivated and organised Manager Corporate Services to join our friendly and cohesive Administration team.
North Mandurah Primary School is a dynamic and rapidly evolving school dedicated to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for all students. The school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and we have a firm belief in the unique value of each student. We are currently in the early stages of a school improvement journey and, are driven by our newly crafted moral purpose “We are committed to achieving positive life outcomes for our students by ensuring every child experience academic success and personal growth”. At North Mandurah PS we are committed to the use of evidence-based practices and innovative whole-school approaches to ensure every child thrives. As part of our ongoing improvement journey, we are looking for a proactive and experienced Manager Corporate Services to join our team and contribute to the success of our school community.
Find out more about our school by visiting northmandurahps or Schools Online
The Role
The MCS will lead the Administration Support Team, focussing on delivering improved outcomes for the school community, and sharing a strong team ethos, resilience and a solution focussed outlook. As the Manager Corporate Services, you will be working closely with the principal and leadership team to ensure that our school operates efficiently, and you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality educational outcomes for our students and oversee the business operations to embed the school culture and ethos. The successful applicant will ideally have the ability to perform the following tasks:
- Oversee the management of the school's financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with Department of Education policies.
- Manage human resources functions, including staff payroll, leave management, recruitment processes, and employee relations.
- Ensure the effective management of school assets, resources, and facilities.
- Lead and mentor the corporate services team to foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Assist with the development and implementation of school policies and procedures to support operational efficiency.
- Support the Principal and school leadership team in delivering on the school’s strategic plan and improvement initiatives.
It is hoped the successful applicant will be able to commence in their role prior to the end of the 2024 school year to allow for a successful transition.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please Kendall Lange, Principal on (08) 9586 0800 or emailing Kendall.Lange@education.wa.edu.au
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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in the delivery of business outcomes and sound customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated well developed oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to use effective negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated sound financial management skills, including budget preparation and the ability to interpret and apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated sound human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and/or apply human resource management practices and systems.
- Demonstrated ability to provide input into the development, implementation and monitoring of business and marketing plans.
- Demonstrated sound 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: IPS/SS924899
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 Monday, 28 October 2024
