This is a 6 month fixed term, part-time (0.8 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
South Stirling Primary School offers a warm supportive environment where every child's individual needs are met. Located 68kms from Albany, we provide a successful education to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our experienced and dedicated staff really care about making a difference to the educational outcomes of every child.
Our school values are based on being Safe, being a Team player, striving to Achieve and showing Respect, or being a South Stirling STAR. These values underpin our school wide positive behaviour program. This process has an emphasis on actively teaching what good behaviour looks like.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
Our Manager Corporate Services opportunity is not just a role, it's a chance to shape a positive environment and make meaningful contributions to the school's overall success.
As the Manager Corporate Services, your pivotal role involves overseeing the financial, physical, and human resource aspects of the school's business operations. Beyond the operational responsibilities, you will play a crucial part in fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture, working closely with the Principal and other members of the leadership team to ensure the school operates smoothly and efficiently.
Your duties extend beyond traditional managerial tasks; they encompass monitoring the financial integrity of the school's operations, providing operational input to financial planning and budgeting, and contributing to the development of business and marketing plans aligned with the school's objectives. Participating in committees and working groups ensures that your role actively contributes to the school's business targets and objectives.
In addition to these responsibilities, you'll be instrumental in human resource management, asset management and maintenance strategies, and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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 Erin Plunkett, MCS on 9854 0900 or emailing erin.plunkett@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 (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including theapplication 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.
Short listed applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.
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/SS934418
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 Wednesday, 27 November 2024
