Human Resource And Executive Support Officer

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS890650

This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2024 

Perth Modern School is seeking an organised and dedicated Human Resource and Executive Support Officer to join their team.

In this role you will assist in the development and implementation of strategic Human Resource solutions to workforce planning and profiling, succession planning, and budget/establishment management. This will include managing job vacancies, including the coordination of deployment, recruitment, selection, and appointment processes. You will also manage Working with Children and Criminal Screening checks, pre-employment requirements, and appointment documentation.

The successful applicant will ideally coordinate and monitor the operation of Human Resource Management Systems (HRMIS), including payroll processing and validation, mandatory reporting requirements, and reconciliation of staffing allocations and budgets. You would support the coordination of the daily operations of the School Executive office, providing an administrative function to the Principal and the Executive team, and work closely with the Manager Corporate Services to monitor salaries for budgetary purposes.

Perth Modern School is Western Australia's only fully academically selective school for gifted students in Year 7 to Year 12. Centrally located in Subiaco, with free onsite parking, the school provides a differentiated and compacted curriculum that develops the individual skills and abilities of academically gifted students. Professional, enthusiastic, merit selected staff provide a broad range of opportunities and wellbeing activities tailored to gifted learners.

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 school 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. 

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):

• Sound knowledge and skills in Human Resource management, including research, planning and recruitment practices.
• Ability to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of Human Resource management systems and processes.
• Sound written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with staff and work within a team environment.
• Conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to implement appropriate strategies.
• Sound administration and organisational skills with considerable experience in the delivery of administration support services, including the ability to provide Executive Support to School Executives.

Applications will be assessed against these work related (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.

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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 four (4) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV of up to three (3) 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.

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, 23 May 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

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