This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024.
Yanchep Rise Primary School provides students from Kindergarten to Year 6 with a high-quality education, helping them to achieve to their full potential. The school has a strong focus on social and emotional learning to develop resilience and build positive behaviours, with five Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) values underpinning all that we do.
Find out more about our school by visiting yancheprise.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Manager Corporate Services (MCS) is responsible for implementing sound consistent management and budgeting practices and systems. The successful applicant will ideally have well established financial management capabilities, be a strategic financial leader and possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. You should also review current school financial practices, implement improvements, and have experience in using the Schools Resourcing System. You will ideally be flexible and reliable and able to work independently with autonomy. Proven experience in a Primary School setting would be highly regarded.
The MCS is expected to have experience using the Compass platform. Training will be provided for the migration process of both Compass and Integris. Additionally, it would be advantageous if the MCS possesses experience or training in trauma-informed practices, such as those offered by Berry Street Education. Our PBS school values—Respect, Integrity, Safety, Excellence, and Resilience—are integral to daily practices, and all staff are expected to exemplify these values consistently.
The MCS will play a key role in fostering positive relationships with both students and parents. As the face of the school, the MCS is expected to engage with the school community in a warm, approachable, and professional manner. Their ability to communicate effectively and build trust will contribute to maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment for all, ensuring that families feel valued and students’ needs are met with care and attention.
The successful applicant will work with the Administration Support Team on delivering improved outcomes. As a member of the leadership team, the MCS will share the responsibility for inspiring and leading support staff in their commitment to the core values of the school and will provide strategic advice on financial and physical resourcing processes.
The MCS is intrinsically involved in the implementation of the school's Business Plan and the implementation of changes necessary for the progression of our priorities. The successful applicant should also have a broad understanding of relevant legislation, reporting and governance requirements relating to the role, and effectively display the ability to lead a team of school 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 Helen Demiris, Principal on (08) 9562 8340 or emailing helen.demiris@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Helen Demiris on 0409 077 410.
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 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
- 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: IPS/SS920006
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 Thursday, 17 October 2024
