This is a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026
Frankland River Primary School – Where community and Learning Thrive!
Established in 1899, Frankland River Primary School recently celebrated its 125th anniversary and continues to flourish as a proud Independent Public School in the heart of a welcoming rural community. We cater for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure every child thrives, and we enjoy strong partnerships with our School Board, P&C Association, and local families and businesses.
Located approximately 350km south of Perth, our school embraces its rural setting and values the close-knit connections that make our community unique. If you’re looking for a rewarding role in a friendly, engaged school where teamwork and innovation are celebrated, we’d love to hear from you!
Find out more about our school by visiting www.franklandriverps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally manage the financial, physical and human resource aspects of the school's operations and administer all school support staff whilst reporting, developing and implementing human resource and financial management strategies to ensure the integrity of the school's business operations.
The successful applicant should provide consultancy and advice into financial planning and budgeting, as well as the administration and reporting on the diverse funding entities for which the school is responsible. They shall - in collaboration with the Principal - provide operational input to the implementation of the school’s 2025-2027 Business Plan: supporting the pillars of LEARNING, PEOPLE AND PLACE and overseeing the school’s financial performance against the plan.
We highly value applicants who can assist the Principal in ensuring that the school meets corporate financial objectives and that Regional and Corporate reporting requirements are met whilst participating in school-based and regional committees and working groups to ensure alignment with the school's business targets and objectives. The ideal applicant will ideally develop, implement and monitor effective asset management and coordination strategies for school facilities, equipment and buildings whilst developing and managing financial, human resource and information management processes, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Departmental policies 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 Bronwyn Morris, Principal on (08) 9855 0500 or emailing bronwyn.morris@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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
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 five (5) 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: IPS/SS1007787
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 Monday, 23 February 2025
