This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Geraldton Primary School (PS) prides itself on its personal approach to families and pastoral care programs. We cater for both the needs of individual students as well as the education of all our students. We actively seek and build partnerships with agencies and the local community to provide high quality educational opportunities for every student. Additionally, the school has an in-school Chaplain and a School Psychologist who provide support to students, staff and the school community.
Our students come from a range of cultural backgrounds which greatly enhances our school community. We have strong links with the parents/carers of our students. They are motivated and keen for their children to succeed and provide great support to them, the school and staff.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.geraldtonprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Manager Corporate Services is responsible for the management of the school’s financial, physical and human resources. They play an essential role in the effective and efficient operation of the school by working alongside the Principal to ensure all financial, human resource and operational procedures are complied with.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly committed educational team. The successful applicant will need to be student and relationship focused, highly motivated, innovative and able to work collaboratively.
As the Manager Corporate Services, they will be responsible for the line management of school support staff. Excellent oral and written communication will be required. Experience in using RM Finance, RM Billing, SIS, HRMIS and the School Resourcing System software packages is highly desirable.
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 Jade Fallon, Principal, on (08) 9968 1850 or emailing jade.fallon@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 three (3) 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 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/SS954369
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, 14 March 2025.
