AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS884541
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024
Fitzroy Valley District High School (DHS) is seeking an organised Manager Corporate Services (MCS) to join their friendly team.
About the Role
As MCS you will ideally have well-developed oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to use effective negotiation skills. You should also have an ability to provide input into the development, implementation, and monitoring of business and marketing plans. Applicants with sound conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills will be well regarded.
The successful applicant will ideally have sound financial management skills, including budget preparation, and the ability to interpret and apply financial and accounting practices and procedures. You should also have sound human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and/or apply human resource management practices and systems. Applicants with leadership skills in the delivery of business outcomes, and sound customer service principles and practices are encouraged to apply.
A thorough knowledge of the School Resourcing System, RM Finance, the Education Department Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS), Staff Performance Management and high-level financial management skills with solid analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills is highly regarded.
Our School
Fitzroy Valley DHS enrols students from Kindergarten to Year 12 with students coming from many communities in and around Fitzroy Crossing. Our school has predominantly Aboriginal students enrolled and has a strong focus on developing literacy and numeracy skills. Trauma-informed practices are embedded into our school, and we work in partnership with other agencies to raise awareness and understanding around best practice for supporting students and families.
Fitzroy Valley DHS is a Department of Education, Remote Teaching School and the successful applicant will gain all the incentives aimed at attracting quality candidates to work in a remote community school.
Snapshot of our school – The real Fitzroy Crossing DHS
The Location and Community
The town of Fitzroy Crossing is situated on the northern bank of the Fitzroy River, approximately 2700 km from Perth and 400 km east of Broome. The town has a population of approximately 1500 people. The main cultural groups in the Fitzroy Valley are the Bunuba, Gooniyandi, Walmajarri, Nyikina and Wangkatjungka peoples.
The Fitzroy Valley community is vibrant, innovative, and culturally strong. It has a long history of indigenous achievement, enterprise and locally designed and implemented programs. Whilst the Fitzroy Valley community faces many challenges it is forward focused and is a creative and dynamic location in which to live and work.
For more information about Fitzroy Crossing visit Destination Fitzroy Crossing.
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 Fitzroy Valley District High School can be found by visiting www.fitzroyvalleydhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Janette Hindmarsh, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Fitzroy Crossing, by telephoning (08) 9163 86***or ***************@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Janette Hindmarsh on 0450 008 ***.
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 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 Monday, 8 April 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS
ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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