Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS755221
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2022.
North Lake Senior Campus is seeking a dedicated and organised Business Support Officer to join their team.
As the Business Support Officer, you will ideally assist the Manager of Corporate Services with the financial, marketing, physical and human resource aspects of the school’s operations. The successful applicant will ideally have an excellent working knowledge of department programs, such as School Information System (SIS), RM Finance, RM Billing, Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS), Recruitment Advertising Management System (RAMS) and the suite of MS Office products.
Key to this role is an ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with minimal supervision while effectively prioritising and meeting deadlines. The successful applicant should possess excellent interpersonal skills that promote inclusivity and cohesion in the workplace. A capacity to interact with empathy while simultaneously developing and maintaining positive and professional relationships within our diverse school community is highly desired.
As the Business Support Officer, you will ideally assist in the preparation and monitoring of the school budget and develop and maintain business and information management systems. In addition, you will also contribute to the school’s Annual Report and assist in the production of the document.
North Lake Senior Campus provides a quality education for young people wanting to complete Year 11 and Year 12 in a different, unique and exciting adult campus. Located in Kardinya, North Lake Senior Campus is easily accessible through major bus routes and provides parking for students and staff. Students of all ages from 16 and over enjoy the physical resources available to them on the campus. These include sophisticated digital access, a modern auditorium, cafeteria, restaurant, swimming pool, gymnasium, library, career resource centre, radio station and expansive grounds.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Considerable experience providing input and effective support to the development, management, implementation and monitoring of business operations, systems and plans.
- Well developed financial management skills, including data analysis, interpretation and reporting, and the ability to provide recommendations.
- Sound human resource management knowledge and skills, including the ability to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of human resource management systems and processes.
- Sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Sound conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to identify appropriate solutions.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about North Lake Senior Campus can be found by visiting northlake.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information:
Please contact Anne Tims, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9314 0444 or emailing anne.tims@education.wa.edu.au.
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A four (4) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy;
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment;
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course; and
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 27 June 2022
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS
ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
