This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Dandaragan Primary School (PS) is situated in a small rural town 170 km north of Perth, catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. It is in the Midwest Education Region. Students are from families in farming, mining and rural support industries and businesses.
Our focus is to be a school that is trusted to provide a high standard of teaching that supports all students to learn. We encourage our students to develop a love of learning and enthusiasm for new experiences and challenges. We value our connection to the community and aim for our students to be active citizens in local, global and digital communities.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.dandaraganps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will work closely with the Principal to establish and be responsible for the financial, physical and human resource processes of the school. The successful applicant will assist with the business operations, financial planning and budgeting, and work with the principal to recruit, supervise and manage support staff. The successful applicant will need to have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
It would be highly desirable for the successful applicant to possess a proficient understanding of Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS), RM Finance, Student Centred Funding (SCF), staff recruitment processes and Student Information Systems (SIS). You will be primarily responsible for human resource management and finance and planning.
The successful applicant will also have the ability to work in a collaborative team environment committed to building quality communication with all stakeholders, and developing strong community relationships and links. You will demonstrate outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. You will also have outstanding analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills and will work closely with the leadership of the school to respond to customer enquiries and issues.
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 Susan Bennett, Principal, on (08) 9688 9900 or emailing Susan.Bennett@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Susan Bennett on 0429 652 909.
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 the application 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.
- Demonstrated ability to implement and monitor business and/or marketing plans.
- Demonstrated 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: SS/SS962072
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 Tuesday, 22 April 2025
