This is a permanent full-time position commencing 23 June, 2025.
Broome Primary School (PS) is currently a decile 10 school with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) of 860. The school was established in 1901, and is the oldest public school in the Kimberley. Broome PS is established on Yawuru land and embraces the rich Aboriginal culture, along with the diverse and multicultural aspects of the Broome community. The school actively promotes a culture that strives to maintain positive and respectful relationships with students, parents and the wider community. The four expectations of Care, Respect, Pride and Success form the cornerstone of the school’s values and are evident in the teaching and learning programs throughout the school.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.broomeps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Location and Community
Broome is located on the shores of Roebuck Bay in the Kimberley region of Australia. It is 2200 km away from Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. Broome has an interesting history based around the exploits of the men and women who developed the pearling industry in the 1880s. This history has created a population that is a unique blend of First Nation, Asian and European cultures. Broome is rich in Aboriginal culture and is the traditional home of the Yawuru and Djugun people.
The Role
As the Manager Corporate Services (MCS), you will be responsible for the delivery of quality corporate services including financial, physical and human resources processes of the school. The MCS oversees the business operations, and works with the leadership team to recruit, supervise and manage school support staff. This involves working closely and collaboratively with the Principal and School Leadership team. The MCS works as an integral part of the Leadership Team with a focus on, school and student administration, financial management, human resource management, buildings and asset management, information and communication technology management, promotions and public relations.
The successful applicant will ideally be experienced in using the Schools Resourcing System and have well established financial management capabilities, be a strategic leader and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. To be successful in this role, you should have the ability to manage change where improvements are identified and possess high level interpersonal skills which enable the development of positive relationships across the school. You should ideally be able to work across all areas of school administration and a knowledge of the challenges and rewards of providing education services to students with special educational needs would be a benefit. Compassion and understanding of the need to work effectively with diverse groups of staff, students, families and the wider community is a highly desirable component of the role.
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 Daryl Mansfield, Principal on (08) 9194 7500 or email Daryl.Mansfield@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 three (3) 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/SS970489
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 Thursday, 29 May 2025
