Manager Corporate Services

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS881138

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term  1, 2024.

We are looking for a proactive, collaborative and dedicated team member with a positive, ‘can do’ attitude.  If this reasonates with you, apply now!

Port Kennedy Primary School (PS) Is seeking to hire a Manager Corporate Services to join their friendly team.

As Manager Corporate Services, you will have responsibility for the successful delivery of all corporate operations, with oversight and responsibility for all financial, physical and human resource processes. In collaboration with the Principal and other members of the leadership team, you will provide vital input to the development of the school’s workforce and business plans, including timely feedback on the school’s financial position and performance.

To be successful in the role, you will ideally possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, sound financial management skills, and strategic administration experience including the ability to meet all audit requirements. You will ideally possess outstanding organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise within your areas of responsibility.

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 Port Kennedy Primary School can be found by visiting Port Kennedy Primary School – Striving for excellence (portkennedyps.wa.edu.au) or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information:

Please contact Bec Stewart, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9553 09***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 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 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 Thursday, 07 March 2024.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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

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