Business Support Officer

Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS896612

Appointment Pool

John Forrest Secondary College (SC) is seeking to establish a pool of Business Support Officers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2025.

John Forrest SC has an effective and efficient team of Allied Professional staff and is seeking experienced Business Support Officers who have the capacity to lead work practises and teams to provide outstanding service to our College community. 

The Business Support Officers at John Forrest SC work in collaboration with the Manager Corporate Services (MCS) to support all areas of college operations. Under the direction of the MCS, you should utilise your extensive experience to lead your team to ensure the smooth daily operation of the College in one or more of the following areas:

• Human resource management, relief co-ordination, payroll, HRMIS and RAMS processing;
• Management of facilities, buildings, maintenance, faults and minor works;
• RM Finance and Billing, Cost Centre Budgets and Flexipurchase; and/or
• Coordination of office functions and the provision of administrative support for the various systems used by the College including uploading student data to external agencies.

Business Support Officers are fundamental to the administrative operation of the college and ideally possess excellent interpersonal skills combined with the ability to work both in a team environment and autonomously. Suitable appliucants will ideally be able to effectively prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work well under pressure with high level accuracy and attention to detail, with a willingness to be flexible and provide support with various college projects and operations.

Our college community values education and thrives on diversity, valuing and celebrating the unique strengths of each individual. This foundation of inclusivity creates a culture of achievement and success where every member is supported and encouraged to excel.

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.
• 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 John Forrest Secondary College can be found by visiting johnforrest.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

For further job related information:

Please contact Alicia Denman, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9473 40***or emailing *************@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 three (3) 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 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.

Eligibility and training requirements

Employees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit 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 the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 20 June 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

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