This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024
With an embedded vision to develop the whole child to succeed in an ever-changing world, Willetton Primary School (PS) is a high achieving school of choice, offering educational opportunities for Kindergarten to Year 6 students. Located in the southern suburbs of Perth the student and parent community reflect a diverse cultural background, comprising 635 students from 38 different nationalities, with 48 languages other than English spoken within the community. The school is highly regarded locally, nationally, and internationally and the demand for enrolment is strong. As a result, strict boundaries for enrolment are applied.
Find out more about our school by visiting willettonps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Willetton Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated, organised and highly motivated Manager Corporate Services (MCS) with sound skills and attributes in managing teams.
The MCS is responsible for the management of the day to day financial and human resources aspects of the school’s business operations and school support activities. This position includes responsibility for monitoring and reporting on the financial integrity of the school’s business operations; providing input into financial planning and budgeting; and taking part in the development of the business and marketing plan. We are looking for an applicant with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to effectively negotiate, build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. It is highly desirable that the successful applicant will have established financial management skills and strong Human Resource Management skills. Part of this role includes leading and assisting staff including performance management of all support staff and building their capacity to fulfil the requirements of their individual roles.
The successful applicant will ideally develop, implement and monitor asset management and maintenance strategies for school facilities, equipment and buildings and work alongside the Principal to maintain a safe working environment for staff and students.
A thorough knowledge of the School Resourcing System, RM Finance, the Education Department Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS), Staff Performance Management and high-level financial management skills with solid analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills is desirable.
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 Peter Dunning, Principal on (08) 9376 8600 or peter.dunning@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.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Leadership skills in the delivery of business outcomes and sound customer service principles and practices.
- Well developed oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to use effective negotiation skills.
- Sound financial management skills, including budget preparation and the ability to interpret and apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
- Sound human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and/or apply human resource management practices and systems.
- Ability to provide input into the development, implementation and monitoring of business and marketing plans.
- 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/SS910058
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, 13 August 2024
