This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Ellen Stirling Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School that prides itself on delivering the highest standard of education to students in the Coolamon, and some Aveley areas of Ellenbrook. Our Moral Purpose states we 'will provide a safe, enriched learning and teaching environment driven by high expectations for success'. The school motto 'Explore, Discover, Grow' is reflected across the school and in our classrooms where consistent evidence based approaches to teaching support all students to learn, make progress and achieve. The school is actively supported by our P&C Association and a School Board that reflects our multi-cultural community.
Find out more about our school by visiting Ellen Stirling Primary School or Schools Online
The Role
At Ellen Stirling PS, the Manager Corporate Services (MCS) works closely with the principal and is a valued member of the Executive Leadership Team. We are seeking a passionate, experienced and effective MCS who:
- Builds and maintains positive relationships with staff, students, parents and community
- thinks critically to problem solve and demonstrates agility
- works collaboratively as an effective team member to support the school’s business objectives
- values feedback and seeks opportunities to learn, grow and develop
- understands and models our values
Our MCS is responsible for managing the school’s financial, physical, and human resources. This may include:
- Finance, budgeting and procurement
- building and assets, including information and communication technology (ICT)
- recruitment, selection and induction
- promotions and public relations
- school and student administration.
Reporting directly to the principal, the MCS supervises all support staff (such as cleaners and school officers), manages staff performance and development, and works with the Executive Leadership Team to strategically manage and lead change. The MCS will be expected to work with individuals, teams, committees and external stakeholders to support and progress the school’s strategic priority areas, whilst ensuring administrative processes are compliant with relevant legislation and Department policy and guidelines.
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 Jared Lawson, Principal, on (08) 6497 4200, or email Jared.Lawson@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/SS959108
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, 11 April 2025
