Manager Corporate Services

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS894774

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024

Byford Secondary College (SC) is seeking to appoint a dynamic and innovative leader  in the role of Manager Corporate Services.

Working within the Executive Team, the Manager Corporate Services is responsible to the Principal for the day-to-day financial, physical and human resource aspects of the school's business operations and supervises all school support staff. The Manager Corporate Services will play a significant role in the strategic implementation of the Business Plan aligning resources, human and financial, to meet targets and support the vision of the college.

Working across a large site with multiple staff across a range of teams, you will work to build capacity and sustainability across all allied professional categories. You should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills which will assist when working with the leadership team, staff, parents and the wider community.

The successful applicant will ideally possess sound financial management skills and strategic administration including actively seeking out and applying for grants and other funding sources. Additionally as a recognised leader in the college you will play a key role in the mentoring and development of the financial capacity of middle leaders. Experience in disability resource funding will be highly regarded.

Byford SC is a newer school in Perth’s southern suburbs. We have first class facilities to support high quality teaching and learning programs in our college. Located approximately 30 kilometres from the Perth CBD, our College caters for 1500 students in Years 7 through to 12. We offer a unique setting to many other metropolitan schools, with a blend of urban and rural students; this creates a vibrant mix of students and staff within the college community. 

At Byford SC, we work together to provide effective learning experiences where we all grow, and students are prepared for a successful life beyond school. Our college’s moral purpose underpins everything we do, and as such, our teaching and allied professionals report a high level of engagement and satisfaction in working at Byford SC.  

Our school motto, Aspire to Excellence, clearly articulates our vision of being the secondary school of choice for the local community providing a comprehensive suite of subjects from Years 7 through 12. The College offers an academic extension program for students by selection, in partnership with the University of Western Australia. This ‘Aspire’ program provides these students with access to the university's staff and facilities to enhance their learning experience. 

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):

• Highly developed skills and experience in managing Corporate Services functions in a dynamic organisational environment.
• Substantial knowledge and experience in financial processes and budget preparation and an understanding of the financial regulatory framework, including the Financial Management Act, reporting and governance requirements of government organisations and other relevant legislation.
• Highly developed human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and apply human resource management practices and systems in leading and managing staff.
• Substantial experience in the development, implementation, management and monitoring of strategic business, marketing and operational plans.
• Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult, collaborate and negotiate effectively with a wide range of individuals at all levels.
• Research and conceptual skills, including the ability to provide innovative solutions to strategic and complex problems and issues.

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 Byford Secondary College can be found by visiting Byford Secondary College – Aspire to Excellence (byfordsc.wa.edu.au) or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information

Please contact Lauren Findlay, Associate Principal, by telephoning (08) 9526 77***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 five (5) 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 five (5) 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 Wednesday, 5 June, 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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

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