This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency
Coastal Lakes College is an Independent Public School located in Lakelands, a south-western suburb of Perth in the City of Mandurah, opened in 2019. We are a fast growing and innovative college which includes an Inclusive Education Hub for students with moderate to severe and profound disabilities and will cater for students in Years 7 to12, by 2024 across the college.
Find out more about our school by visiting coastallakescollege.wa.edu.au or School Online
The Role
Coastal Lakes College are seeking a dynamic individual who will work closely with the Executive Team and members of the broader Leadership team to provide operational leadership in the college.
The Manager of Operations has a role in promoting the college vision, and encouraging college staff, volunteers from the community and others to share ownership of the college’s vision and goals.
The successful applicant will ideally possess a high level of organisational, interpersonal and management skills. The Manager of Operations will liaise extensively with the Associate Principal, Deputy Principal, and Head of Learning Areas.
Specific duties of this role will include but is not limited to:
- National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) testing Coordination
- Online literacy and numeracy assessment (OLNA) testing Coordination
- Coordination of Literacy and Numeracy Intervention & Support
- Timetable Operations
- Coordination of Subject Selection On-line (SSO)
- Exam Coordination (special exam arrangements, scheduling, rooming and processes)
- Coordination of Orientation & Transition Programs
- Year 6 Transition Schedule
- Coordination of General and Year Group Parent Events
- Coordination of other school-based testing
- Coordination ELASTIK (is an innovative, real-time, low-stakes assessment platform) and logistics
- Coordination of Excursion applications and processes
- Enrolments
- Coordination of Immunisations and other whole-school operational events/activities.
There will also be a small teaching load as part of this position (of up to 0.4FTE).
The Manager of Operations will provide leadership support for the implementation of the college’s Business Plan along with administrative/operational assistance to the Associate Principal and Deputy Principal. The successful applicant should have a thorough understanding of the operational requirements of a secondary school
You should have a flexible and solutions-based approach to problem solving to facilitate workforce effectiveness. It is highly desirable for the successful applicant to have Education Support experience due to Coastal Lakes College having purpose-built facilities to cater for Inclusive Education students.
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 Bianca Romagnolo, Associate Principal, on (08) 9583 2800 or emailing Bianca.Romagnolo@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 (1) 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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
- Demonstrated capacity to manage physical and financial resources
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/SA955596
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.
