This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Canning Vale College is an innovative Independent Public School that caters for approximately 1350 students from Years 7 to 12. Our College community represents a diverse range of backgrounds, experience and aspirations. We value this diversity and strive to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive. Situated 20 kilometres from Perth, the College boasts state-of-the-art facilities and offers highly competitive College Board Approved Specialist Programs in Academic Extension, Languages, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); The Arts and Performance Troupe as well as our Department of Education Approved Specialist Program in Music. The College proudly offers a diverse range of subjects and pathways to offer the best opportunities for academic achievement.
All staff at Canning Vale College staff are committed to Creating Futures, working in partnership with families and the local community to ensure all students can successfully transition to University, TAFE, further training, or employment. Students are supported by our dedicated Student Engagement and Support team, consisting of professionals such as nurses, psychologists, chaplains, and youth workers, along with external support agencies. All staff are committed to facilitating an inclusive, safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.cvc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Canning Vale College is seeking a committed and hard-working Business Support Officer to join their team.
The role of the Business Support Officer is to assist the Manager Corporate Services in the administrative, financial, marketing, corporate sponsorship, physical and human aspects of the school’s operations.
The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills combined with the ability to work both in a team environment and autonomously that promotes inclusivity and cohesion in the workplace. A capacity to interact with empathy while simultaneously developing and maintaining positive and professional relationships within our diverse school community is highly desired.
The successful applicant should also be able to effectively prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work well under pressure with high level accuracy and attention to detail.
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 Colin Carter, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9334 9000 or emailing Colin.Carter@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Colin Carter on 0477 724 365.
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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of business operations, systems, and marketing plans, and the ability to investigate funding opportunities.
- Demonstrated well-developed financial management skills, including data analysis, interpretation and reporting, and the ability to provide recommendations.
- Demonstrated skill and experience in the monitoring and maintenance of physical assets.
- Demonstrated sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels and work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to use relevant software applications.
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/SS882894
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, 3 January 2025
