Job title: Manager Corporate Services
Company: Government of Western Australia
Job description: Mingenew Primary School (PS) is seeking a highly motivated Manager Corporate Services to join their friendly team.
Although this is a fulltime position, the administration team is flexible with working hours. Job share is also available.
As the Manager Corporate Services, you will work with the Principal to manage the financial, physical and human resource aspects of the school’s business operations and the supervision of all 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.
The successful applicant will ideally possess high-level oral, written, and interpersonal communication, analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills. You should also be able to work in a collaborative team environment and be committed to building quality communication with all stakeholders and developing strong community relationships and links.
Join our team at Mingenew PS – an educational gem nestled within the charming Mingenew community, just an hour’s drive from Geraldton. Immerse yourself in this idyllic farming location, complete with amenities like a welcoming hotel, a convenient caravan park, and essential industries that cater to the thriving farming sector. While Mingenew is renowned for its spectacular wildflowers, it truly comes alive during the vibrant wildflower season, drawing visitors from far and wide.
Mingenew PS is the heart of education in Mingenew, boasting four well-appointed classrooms and an array of specialised spaces to facilitate diverse programs. Our commitment is unwavering – to provide each child with unparalleled access to quality education through the implementation of High Impact Teaching Strategies, ensuring exceptional learning experiences.
There is currently no GROH housing available. Please take that into consideration before submitting your application.
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):
- Oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the application of customer service principles and practices.
- Financial management skills, including input into budget preparation and the ability to apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
- Human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and/or apply human resource management practices and systems.
- Ability to implement and monitor business and/or marketing plans.
- 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 Mingenew Primary School can be found by visiting or .
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Norah Flanders, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Mingenew, by telephoning (08) 9928 2700 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 two to three (2-3) page 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 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 Monday, 18 March 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Expected salary: $74586 – 80014 per year
Location: Mingenew, WA
Job date: Sun, 10 Mar 2024 04:51:11 GMT
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