Manager Corporate Services

Kalbarri District High School (DHS) is seeking to appoint an energetic and proactive individual to fill the role of Manager Corporate Services (MCS) and join their administration team.
As the MCS, you will work closely with the Principal and administration team to manage the financial, physical and human resources of the school. You will oversee school business operations and work with the leadership team to recruit, supervise and manage school support staff. The successful applicant should provide consistency for financial planning and budgeting within the school and ideally possess an excellent knowledge of Department Policies and Guidelines.
Kalbarri DHS is situated in the picturesque tourist town of Kalbarri. We are surrounded by a National Park and the township is located at the mouth of the Murchison River. The permanent population of the town is around 2000, with this increasing to 10,000 during the tourist season. The community is mainly reliant on tourism, hospitality and the fishing industry. We have students from Kindergarten to Year 12 and as an MCS you will have opportunities for interaction with students at all age levels.
The successful applicant should be highly motivated and possess the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as independently, to assist with the efficient operation of the school. You will ideally have initiative, good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, as well as exceptional organisational skills.
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 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 Kalbarri District High School can be found by visiting or .
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Stuart Teasdale, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Kalbarri, by telephoning (08) 9936 4800 or emailing
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 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 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, 28 March 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.