Business Support Officer

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025

Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) provides quality teaching, diverse, stimulating performance and enrichment opportunities, supporting every instrumental music student to realise their full potential.

IMSS collaborates with nearly 500 public schools delivering its program through 330 teaching staff to over 20,000 students across Western Australia to enhance musical education through practical music-making. Our holistic approach emphasises individual growth and group collaboration, offering a structured curriculum in a variety of instrumental disciplines, including Brass, Classical Guitar, Contemporary Guitar and Bass, Percussion, Strings, Voice, and Woodwind. Students develop creativity, expression, and technical proficiency through weekly lessons and ensemble opportunities.

We believe in integrating music education with the broader school curriculum, enriching academic experiences through artistic development. Our program provides numerous enrichment opportunities, including performances, workshops, and festivals, fostering collaboration and a sense of community among students. Guided by our motto, "Engage Inspire Create", we are dedicated to nurturing a vibrant musical culture and enhancing the cultural fabric of Western Australia.

Find out more about our school by visiting education.wa.edu.au/instrumental-music or Schools Online .

The Role

The Business Support Officer provides support to the Manager Corporate Services in delivering human resource management, recruitment, asset management and administrative services for the school. This includes a strong focus on workforce management, particularly the processing of staff on alternating roster schedules, as well as the accurate and timely payment of accounts in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Flexibility will be highly regarded as it is a key aspect of this role. The successful applicant will ideally be adaptable to changing priorities and able to support a variety of operational needs across the Corporate Services area. They should actively contribute as a team player, providing guidance and support to members of the Allied Professional team.

The ability to work under pressure in an evolving environment, maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail while effectively prioritising and meeting deadlines are all highly desirable traits. The position works closely with the Manager Corporate Services, both independently and as part of a cohesive Corporate Services team. Strong interpersonal skills are highly desirable, as the role involves assisting a wide range of stakeholders. A capacity to interact with empathy while developing and maintaining positive and professional relationships within our school community is highly valued.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jeremy Pitt, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9338 9500 or by emailing jeremy.pitt@education.wa.edu.au .

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
  
  

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees , preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
  • A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
    • Demonstrated considerable experience providing input and effective support to the development, management, implementation and monitoring of business operations, systems and plans.
    • Demonstrated well developed financial management skills, including data analysis, interpretation and reporting, and the ability to provide recommendations.
    • Demonstrated sound human resource management knowledge and skills, including the ability to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of human resource management systems and processes.
    • Demonstrated sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
    • Demonstrated sound conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to identify appropriate solutions.
      
    It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
    
    Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
    
    For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
    
    Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS988280
    
    Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
    
    The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
    
    Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 01 September 2025.
    
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