This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
The Role
The successful applicant will work as part of our school leadership team, particularly relating to targeted use of resources and workforce planning. As the successful applicant you should have excellent organisational and communication skills. You will ideally have a displayed history of working effectively as part of a collaborative team. The ability to work with all stakeholders to develop strong community relationships and links with staff, students and families is important to this role.
A thorough knowledge of the School Resourcing System, RM Finance, the Education Department Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS), Staff Performance Management and high-level financial management skills with solid analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills is desired.
As Manager Corporate Services (MCS) you will monitor and manage staff leave entitlement to ensure accrued leave is cleared within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with relevant awards, agreements and Department policy. The successful applicant will also manage staff performance in accordance with the Public Sector Performance Management Standard and Departmental. To support the financial and human resource aspects of the role the successful applicant would develop and manage financial, administrative and information processes, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Departmental policies and guidelines. The MCS will be undertaking research and project work in relation to business trends and issues which may impact on the financial, physical or human resource aspects of the school’s operations.
The successful applicant will work as part of a team in a busy dynamic school community. As such, you should be an efficient, enthusiastic team member. The flexibility to move between tasks and deliver outcomes while working to deadlines in a complex and fast paced environment is highly desirable. The successful applicant will; display effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with an ability to develop constructive, respectful, and positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider community.
The School
Tambrey Primary School (PS) is a safe, supportive and vibrant school environment that empowers our students to realise their full potential as happy, independent and responsible members of society. We are a strong STEM and ICT school. We have a Positive Behaviour Support culture with staff trained in Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) and Restorative and Trauma Informed Practices. Our staff are stable, collaborative, nurturing and work under the direction of a clearly articulated instructional model to guide teacher practice.
Tambrey PS is committed to our vision of Nurture, Inspire and Achieve. Our school has a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and evidence-based practice. We share high expectations of ourselves and our students. Our school is community oriented and is well supported by our School Board and P&C. We actively support and participate in the Karratha Education Network. We maintain strong partnerships with parent groups, industry, local business, government agencies, not-for-profit organisations and Aboriginal Corporations working together to ensure a quality education for all students.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.tambreyps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The location and community
Tambrey PS is an Independent Public School, centrally located in the City of Karratha 1600km north-west of Perth. Our school is part of the Pilbara Education Region and has recently celebrated its 35th anniversary. The Pilbara has diverse cultural and environmental experiences from Exmouth to Broome to Tom Price.
Karratha offers a number of modern facilities and is one of the fastest growing towns in the north of Western Australia. Known as ‘Munjaree’- or the heart of the West Pilbara Coast - its size and central location make it the ideal base for exploring the natural delights of the area. Millstream- Chichester National Park, Karijini National Park, Dampier Archipelago, Point Samson Peninsula and the Burrup Peninsula and Murujuga National Park - Karratha is the home of boating, camping and fishing.
Watch our Tambrey video below which captures the magic of the Pilbara for you!
Iron ore can be found in equal measure in Karratha. Known for its iron ore operations, this is the gateway to the marine-life rich Dampier Archipelago, the world’s most prolific prehistoric rich engraving site, Karijini’s four-billion-year-old adventure playground and Millstream’s Chichester National Park. It’s also one of the few locations where you can witness the Staircase to the Moon. Karratha is a two-hour flight or a 16-hour road trip from Perth and a three-hour drive south of Port Hedland.
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 Shiona Hobart, Principal on (08) 9186 7400 or emailing Shiona.Hobart@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 four (4) 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 high-level human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and/or apply human resource management practices and processes.
- Demonstrated high-level financial management skills, including budget preparation and the ability to understand and apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated high-level written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated experience in the application of high-level customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated experience in effective leadership of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high-level human resource consultancy and financial advice in the development, implementation and management of business and marketing plans.
- Demonstrated well developed problem solving and risk management skills, including the ability to provide innovative solutions to strategic and complex problems and issues.
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/SS927241
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, 21 October 2024
