This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Manning Primary School (PS) is a vibrant and inclusive inner-metropolitan school located in the heart of the City of South Perth. Our community reflects a rich cultural diversity, welcoming students from a wide range of backgrounds and celebrating the unique contributions each family brings.
At Manning PS, we are united by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and a strong community spirit. Supported by our dedicated parent community, we cultivate an environment of collaboration and continuous growth. Our passionate and skilled staff implement evidence-based practices, nurturing every child to realise their full potential.
Together, we pursue a shared vision to be ‘a school of distinction inspiring confident and creative learners. If you are driven to make a meaningful impact and seek to join a community that values excellence, Manning PS is the place for you.
Find out more about our school by visiting manningps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Manning PS is seeking an enthusiastic, efficient, and dedicated Manager Corporate Services (MCS) to join their team.
The MCS is responsible for the leadership of the School Support Staff team and the management of day to day financial, physical, and human resource aspects of the school's business operations. You will ideally possess skills of strategic thinking and capacity building for the development of business systems and service provision. In partnership with the Principal and the Executive Management Team, you will ideally provide operational input to the development of school Business, Operational and Marketing Plans and monitor the school’s financial performance against the plans.
Further, the MCS should have the ability to work under pressure in a high-paced environment, using strong customer service principles to communicate effectively with staff, students, and the general school community.
The successful applicant will oversee the business operations and work collaboratively with the leadership team to recruit, supervise, and manage support staff. They will ideally have the ability to work in a collaborative team environment committed to building quality communication with all stakeholders and developing strong community relationships and links. In addition, they should possess high-level oral, written, and interpersonal communication, analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
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 Hayden OMara, Principal on 9266 6250 or email hayden.omara@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.
- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
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/SS929489
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, 15 November 2024
