Manager Corporate Services

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS857367
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
Do you possess excellent collaboration skills and are ready to take on the challenges of strengthening the culture of our school?
Rapids Landing Primary School (PS) is seeking an enthusiastic and team orientated Manager Corporate Services to work collaboratively with the School Leadership Team, staff and school community in strengthening processes, procedures and partnerships in our school.
About the position
The successful applicant will be responsible for the delivery of quality Corporate Services and ideally have excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as a sound understanding of all matters related to finance, recruitment and enrolment procedures. They will be integral in providing input into financial planning and budgeting and in establishing, administering and reporting on the financial integrity of the school’s business operations. A sound knowledge and competency in physical resource management is also valued.
They will play a key role in the recruitment and management of school support staff, embedding effective and efficient office procedures, and have a visible presence to strongly support the promotion and marketing of the school in the community.
The successful applicant will also need to possess the ability to problem solve and be proactive with operational aspects of the Administration Office, especially customer relations. Promoting positive relationships between students, staff, parents and local community and maintaining a friendly, open and welcoming school office environment is important. As such, applicants that have exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work as a collaborative member of a senior leadership team, staff and school community are highly regarded.
About our school
Rapids Landing PS opened as an Independent Public School in 2018 in Margaret River and has a current student population of 400 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We value our partnerships with parents, carers and the community. As a school with expected enrolment growth, we are committed to developing a culture of “Every Student, Every Classroom, Every Day” by engaging, consulting and working collaboratively with the school community to provide a dynamic learning environment that is positive and underpinned by strong values.
The successful applicant will be passionate about providing quality public school education in an autonomous, contemporary and nurturing environment school/community environment
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):
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.
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.
Further information about Rapids Landing Primary School can be found by visiting www.rapidslandingps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Lisa Helenius Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Margaret River, by telephoning (08) 9757 82***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 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.
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 Monday 19 February 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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