Please be advised that as of 26 May 2025 at 4.36 PM, the closing date has been extended until the 3 June 2026.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
La Grange Remote Community School (RCS) is located in the Kimberley region, around 180km south of Broome in the community of Bidyadanga. As a Kindergarten to Year 12 school, we have a current enrolment of 197 with 97% indigenous students. At La Grange RCS, our mission is to give all our students the opportunity to learn the essential knowledge and skills for successful lives.
Bidyadanga is a welcoming and safe community on the coast south of Broome. As a relatively large indigenous community, we enjoy access to services including a store, health clinic, pool, police station, family centre and art centre.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
As an on-site, remote Manager of Corporate Services (MCS), this dynamic role requires adaptability and the ability to effectively address challenges as they arise. The MCS’ central responsibility is to provide comprehensive oversight of the school’s critical components, namely financial, physical and human resources. As the line manager of all school support staff, knowledge of and adherence to the Cultural Standards Framework will be highly regarded. The successful applicant may be required to chair the Cultural Leadership Team, and also co-chair finance committee and School Board meetings with the Principal. Your adept management ensures that the school’s financial operations adhere to established standards and contribute to the overall success of the institution.
Competence in Department of Education systems such as Schools Resourcing (SRS), HRMIS, RM Finance and RAMS will be highly regarded but aspirant School Officers with some experience are encouraged to apply.
A core aspect of a MCS is to provide strategic advice and planning regarding schools resourcing, staffing and the school budget. You will manage these in relation to the School Strategic Plan to maintain the fiscal health of the school. You will be a member of the Leadership and Administrative Team, with broad input into the cultural responsibilities and community partnerships of the school and broader community.
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 Stephen Traynor, Principal on (08) 9193 4100 or emailing Stephen.Traynor@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 five (5) 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: SS/SS970597
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, 3 June 2025
