Manager Corporate Services

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Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Oakwood Primary School
Manager Corporate Services
00044162
Level 5, $90,584 - $98,926 per annum (DOE (SSO) CA 2022)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS881629
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024
As the Manager of Corporate Services, you will ideally possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills when collaborating with the tandem Manager of Corporate Services, working with staff, the administration, parents, and the wider community. The successful applicant should have sound financial management skills, and strategic administration experience including responsibility for ensuring all audit requirements are followed. You will provide consistency for financial planning and budgeting within the school and possess an excellent knowledge of Department Policies and Guidelines.
The successful applicant will ideally have a proven track record in human resource and financial management. These skills will see you negotiate effectively and build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Experience in the application of School Information System (SIS), Asset and Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS) packages are highly desirable.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a dynamic educational team. Our vision ‘Children are the heart of our school’ and ethos reflect the area, the community and most importantly, the needs of our children, guiding everything we do. You will be a valued part of a team that builds a school culture that is positive and inclusive, through engaging, consulting and working collaboratively with the school community to provide a dynamic learning environment that is underpinned by strong values.
Oakwood PS is situated on Oakwood Gate, in the rapidly growing suburb of Meadow Springs and includes the suburbs of San Remo and Madora Bay in the local intake area. Opened in 2018 as an Independent Public School, our school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
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):

• high-level human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and/or apply human resource management practices and processes.
• high-level financial management skills, including budget preparation and the ability to understand and apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
• high-level written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• experience in the application of high-level customer service principles and practices.
• experience in effective leadership of a team.
• ability to provide high-level human resource consultancy and financial advice in the development, implementation and management of business and marketing plans.
• well developed problem solving and risk management 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 Oakwood Primary School can be found by visiting oakwoodps.wa.edu.au or
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available
For further job related information:
Please contact Will Davis, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9586 7600 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 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 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 Friday, 15 March 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.