College Manager

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE897490 

This is a permanent full-time position commencing in September 2024.

The minimum starting remuneration for this position (salary plus loading) is $103,090 per annum; increasing to a maximum of $113,220.

The Residential Colleges branch is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and committed College Manager for Geraldton Residential College.

About us

Geraldton Residential College is situated just a short walk from the Geraldton city centre. We provide a home away from home for boarding students, providing a supportive and enriching environment to grow and learn while they are away from their families.

Visit our website to learn more about the college and take a virtual tour.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:

• 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Free on-site housing (including utilities)
• No work commitments over most school holidays
• Subsidised relocation expenses (if applicable)
• Professional development opportunities

About the role

The College Manager provides leadership and direction within the college to ensure the needs of stakeholders are met, and that operations are consistent with Department policies, procedures and guidelines. As College Manager, you are responsible for line management of the supervisory, administration and ancillary staff of the college.

About you

Are you a community minded leader looking to make a difference with young people? This may be the opportunity you have been looking for.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Provide leadership within the college to deliver a high-quality boarding service.
• Be caring, organised and enthusiastic with a genuine desire to assist young people complete their education while living away from home and family.
• Build good relationships with people who are in a position to support the college and its operations.

We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.

Cultural Diversity

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.

Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria:

2. Demonstrated effective organisational skills and the capacity to provide leadership.

3. Demonstrated sound written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a team environment.

5. Demonstrated sound human resource management skills, including staff recruitment and selection and performance management.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. Remaining selection criteria can be found on the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.

It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

All enquiries are welcome

Please contact Neil Rodgers, Manager, Residential Colleges by telephoning (08) 9264 51***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 all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.

Your application should include:

• A maximum two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the residential college.
• A CV of up to four (4) pages 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.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (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
• 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
• 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
• work according to rostered hours which may include nights, weekends and public holidays
• obtain (prior to first rostered shift working with students) and maintain a current:
• First Aid Certificate – Provide CPR (HLTAID001)
• First Aid Certificate – Provide First Aid (HLTAID003)
• within six months of commencement of employment obtain and maintain a current:
• LR Class Driver’s Licence and a Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) authorisation
• Aquatic Rescue for Group lll Pool Award *
• Surf Rescue Certificate *
• obtain a Certificate IV in Community Services – Student Residential Care (CHC42021) within six months of commencement of employment.

* Dependent on operational requirements as determined by Manager Residential Colleges.

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

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 31 July 2024.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.  

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

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

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 division 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.