This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024
Dwellingup Primary School (PS) is set amidst the jarrah and marri forests in the outer metro region of Perth. Built on beautiful grounds, our school provides a relaxed atmosphere by incorporating lovely gardens, murals, music and art installations.
With the local community at the heart of the school, we have developed positive, mutually respectful partnerships with parents and our experienced staff ensure children are given every opportunity to develop their skills. The school motto 'Standing Tall and Proud', encapsulates our values of growth, the pursuit of excellence and pride.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.dwellingupps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Dwellingup Primary School (PS) is seeking an enthusiastic, efficient and dynamic Manager Corporate Services (MCS) to join their friendly team.
The MCS is responsible for the leadership of the School Support Staff team and the management of day to day financial, physical, and human resource aspects of the school's business operations.
The successful applicant will ideally possess high-level oral, written, and interpersonal communication, analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills You should also be able to work in a collaborative team environment and be committed to building quality communication with all stakeholders and developing strong community relationships and links.In depth knowledge of Department of Education financial, administrative and information systems to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Departmental policies and guidelines systems is highly desirable as well as the ability to provide operational input to financial planning and budgeting.
As MCS, you should have the ability to work under pressure in a high-paced environment, using strong customer service principles to communicate effectively with staff, students, and the general school community. You should oversee business operations and work collaboratively with the leadership team to recruit, supervise, and manage support staff.
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 Kara Larsen, Chair on (08) 95315900 or emailing Recruitment.Dwellingup.PS@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 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 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/SS915321
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 Wednesday, 11 September 2024
