WAECSSA CONFERENCE2018

FORCORPORATE SERVICES STAFF

CHANGECHALLENGE

AND OPPORTUNITY

CROWN TOWERS PERTH WA

AUGUST 22 – 24 2018

GENERAL INFORMATION PROGRAM

CHANGE, CHALLENGE AND OPPORTUNITYWelcome from our PresidentConference 2018 is fast approaching and we have finally been able to complete the program which was started at our planning day back in November last year. This year the committee have decided our theme is "Change, Challenge and Opportunity". This theme has been chosen by the committee as we believe the changes in the Department, the changes that will be coming with the introduction of webSIS along with other changes that are coming our way, can create challenges for us and our schools.

We should not be concerned about these challenges, just like in life, challenges can bring opportunities. These opportunities can be a chance to look at what we do, how we do things and how we can review and improve our practices. It may be how we support those working alongside us and how we ourselves can be supported.

The new webSIS and Finance modules will definitely be game changers for us all. Those us who have been in our role for some time will have to learn new ways of doing things, which we are not always open to. I have been fortunate as the President of WAECSSA to have a look at some of the changes and I am excited. To say that webSIS is overdue is an understatement. The changes will ensure that we have access to an excellent platform for managing student administration. This new system has some fantastic advantages that I am sure over time you will all find make our workload easier.

This year we have developed our new website that now includes the membership platform, making it a one stop point of contact for information and membership.

The committee continue to work tirelessly to ensure we provide meaningful professional learning. Again this year we have sourced outstanding speakers and I believe the program is filled with excellent sessions and am sure you will find something to suit you, whether it is systemic training or one of our leadership sessions.

Last year's Conference was one of our best, with the most number of delegates to attend. I think it will be difficult to improve on, but we will try.

Again this year at Conference we have included sessions with the directorates for our Remote and Regional Schools to ensure that they have the same access to the DoE directorates as do the metropolitan schools. We believe it is important that they have the opportunity to meet and discuss their unique situations and have their questions answered.

This will be my last year as President of the Association as I will be stepping down. However, I will remain on committee for twelve months to support the new President.

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support, especially those who have held positions on the committee over the years. Without a strong committee who are prepared to put in the time, my role as President would have been so much harder. It has been a privilege to be the person appointed to be your representative and to work with such amazing people.

I hope you will all continue to support the association, our new President and committee. This association was formed to support you and I believe it plays an important part now in ensuring you have quality professional learning.

The association has formed some excellent partnerships and we hope to bring you even more opportunities for learning to support you in the future.

I hope you find the program that your committee has put together to be valuable and worth you taking the time out of your busy schedules to enjoy the learning and the network with like-minded colleagues.

Lyn ClarkWAECSSA President

Day 1: Our School Officer day will commence with the Welcome to Country and housekeeping and the day will be opened by Sue Gaudion, our MC for the day.

Our Remote and Regional Schools will already be settled into their breakout sessions and meeting with the directorates over the day.

The day will continue with a presentation by Louise Moore, from LIFT - Library and Information Focused Training. This will be followed by our breakout sessions. We will present the award for Outstanding Corporate Service Staff - School Officer.

The day will conclude with our Sponsor Draw and the completion of feedback..

School Officers who have pre-registered for the Sundowner will join the Managers Corporate Services and our sponsors at 5.00pm.

Day 2: MC, Sue Gaudion will begin the day with the Welcome to Country and Lyn Clark, President of WAECSSA will welcome the delegates for 2018.

Ms Jennifer McGrath, Deputy Director General Finance and Administration will open our WAECSSA Conference for 2018.

The day will continue with the presentation of the award for Outstanding Corporate Service Staff - Manager Corporate Services.

This will be followed by our keynote speaker, Claire Madden. Glenn Brown and Jo Hendrikson from the EBL team at Deakin University will then present on Leadership as Practice.

There will be two breakout sessions to complete the day offering something for everyone.

The Gala Dinner will be held in Crown Towers Ballroom and again this year the entertainment Hit Factory will be performing for us.

Day 3: The final day of Conference will commence with morning coffee to ensure we are all ready to go into our sessions wide awake.

We will start the final day with Damien Stewart, Director Workforce who will present. The plenary will be followed with a presentation by Louise Moore, from LIFT - Library and Information Focused Training.

The WAECSSA Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday at 12.15pm in the Crown Towers Ballroom. Nominations for the vacant committee positions and your new committee for 2018/2019 will be introduced. I urge all members to consider joining the management committee and/or attending to support those who take on the commitment.

The day will continue with the first of the day's breakout sessions, then a plenary from Standards and Integrity will bring us to lunch.

The final session will commence after lunch, followed by our Sponsor draw and the final wrap of the Conference.

The Conference would not be possible if not for the continued support of our fantastic, loyal sponsors. Over the two days I hope you will take the time to meet and connect with our sponsors and allow them a minute of your time to inform you about the services their companies provide. Thank you to our sponsors, your continued support is appreciated by all our delegates.

We thank the Department of Education for their support by providing the expertise presenting breakout sessions and running the Information Desks over the three days.

The partnerships with our sponsors and the Department of Education directorates, ensures that Corporate Service Staff continue to work collaboratively to maintain successful practices.

I hope the 2018 WAECSSA Conference meets your expectations and you come away feeling enlightened, equipped and ready to face the challenges to come.

I look forward to catching up with you over the three days.

Lyn ClarkWAECSSA President

WEDNESDAY

SCHOOL OFFICERS’ DAY AND REMOTE AND REGIONAL SCHOOLS

OPENING ADDRESS: Mrs Lyn Clark - President WAECSSA

GUEST SPEAKER TO OPEN THE CONFERENCE SCHOOL OFFICER DAY

Sue GaudionSue Gaudion is a jack-of-all-trades. As a popular and entertaining media personality with vast experience in radio and television, Sue is a key member of the 9’s Wide World of Sports Netball Commentary Team covering the Suncorp Super Netball and International Netball Test Series. She is renowned for her knowledgeable insight, honesty and infectious personality.  Sue was our MC last year and has been invited back due to her popularity with the delegates that attended.

CORPORATE SERVICES STAFF AWARDS - School Officer

Winner 2017 Corporate Service Staff - School Officer : Candi Nelson Davallia PS

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AT CONFERENCE

Jennifer McGrathJennifer McGrath is the Deputy Director General, Education Business Services. She was appointed to this position in 2015 and is responsible for leading resource allocation and financial management across the Department including school funding, infrastructure and information technology. Ms McGrath has worked in the Western Australian public sector for 15 years, holding senior executive positions in a number of agencies including the Departments of Premier and Cabinet, Finance, Corrective Services and Child Protection.

She has a Bachelor of Commerce and is a Certified Practising Accountant.

Damien StewartDamien Stewart is the Executive Director, Workforce. 

Damien has worked in the WA public sector for over 28 years.  His experience spans 10 agencies and more recently, corporate leadership roles in Child Protection, Corrective Services, WorkCover, GESB, and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.

MASTER OF CEROMONIES

Sue GaudionSue Gaudion is a jack-of-all-trades. As a popular and entertaining media personality with vast experience in radio and television, Sue is a key member of the 9’s Wide World of Sports Netball Commentary Team covering the Suncorp Super Netball and International Netball Test Series. She is renowned for her knowledgeable insight, honesty and infectious personality.  With a wicked sense of humour and a quick wit, Sue is a revered Master of Ceremonies and host. She is as smooth and engaging as they come and has the ability to hold an audience in the palm of her hand. Never short of a story,

Sue is a genuine entertainer and a slick professional who will always deliver a job with passion, humour and class.

Away from the media, Sue is a respected and well-credentialed high performance netball coach, she has coached at all levels in Australia and made a significant contribution to the game globally. She has worked with three national teams, coached at a World Championship and has played an integral role in the development of the sport in Australia.  

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Thursday 23 August 2018

Claire MaddenClaire Madden is the nation’s leading voice on Generation Z. As an author, social researcher, keynote speaker and media commentator, Claire is in demand as an expert in interpreting social trends, demographics and implications of generational change. Claire is the author of Hello Gen Z: Engaging the Generation of Post-Millennials.

Claire is highly regarded for her dynamic and engaging presentations where she translates robust, research-based content into strategic

applications for educators, managers and business leaders. Claire is commissioned by some of the nation’s largest companies and leading brands to interpret the changing landscape and communicate the implications for business and society.

As a media commentator, Claire is regularly interviewed on prominent television programs including The Drum, The Project, The Today Show, SkyNews, Sunrise and The Morning Show, as well as on the radio and in print media. With academic qualifications in communications and postgraduate studies in leadership, on the board for a financial services company and on the Advisory Board of UTS Business School.

Claire is also the Founder and Director of the research-based strategy and communications agency, Hello Clarity.

GUEST PRESENTERS

Mark Donehue(GCEBL, B.Ed)

Mark Donehue brings an extensive and broad experience across a range of school settings. He also has vast knowledge of operational functions inclusive of the day to day operations, strategic thinking and the ability to facilitate, lead and manage programs for schools and their communities. In addition, Mark brings recent corporate knowledge after working in the private sector for two years at Woods Educational Furniture. Mark is currently the Education Business Leadership Lecturer at Deakin University. He was recently the Director of Daily Organisation at Kardinia International College. His previous 34 year career with the Department of Education in Victoria (DEECD) included being a

school principal for 25 years. Mark has had additional roles within DEECD including Victorian Stakeholder Relations Manager with Building Education Revolution (BER).

Glenn BrownGlen is an Associate Lecturer in Graduate Certificate, Education Business Leadership at Deakin University. Prior to making the transition to academic, Glenn served 38 years with the Victorian Department of Education working as a principal and also Senior Leadership department roles. As a past principal of 4 schools, Glenn brings a wealth of knowledge to school management and leadership.

Jo HenriksenJo is a lecturer at Deakin University across a variety of courses from Grad Cert in Education Business Leadership and Masters of Applied Learning & Teaching. Jo has also worked in the school environment for over 16 years in senior leadership roles. Jo is currently doing her PhD.

Amy CoombeAmy has appeared on Channel 10 ‘The Project’, Channel 7 ‘Today Tonight’, CLEO Magazine, The Mental Health Commission Magazine ‘Head 2 Head’, WA Family Magazine ‘Offspring’, The Sunday Times, Perth Now & the Australian Online. In 2013 Amy was nominated for the Australian Education and Leaderships ‘Most Positive Role Model of the Year’ award and in 2014 she was the official Ambassador for Mental Health Week in Western Australia.

She holds a national accreditation as a Life Coaching Practitioner, gaining qualifications through The Coaching Institute and the International Coaching Federation. She is also a qualified M Braining (MBIT) Coaching Practitioner and runs her own private coaching practice.

Jill ProctorJill has extensive experience in many sections of the Department of Education, through roles in schools, central office and district office.  In recent years along with Carol Scott she coordinated a team, at the Institute for Professional Learning, developing and delivering professional learning for corporate services staff.  Both Jill and Carol have recently formed JAC Consulting WA aimed at developing staff confidence and capability through targeted professional learning.

Carol ScottCarol has extensive experience in many sections of the Department of Education, through roles in schools, central office and district office.  In recent years along with Jill Proctor she coordinated a team, at the Institute for Professional Learning, developing and delivering professional learning for corporate services staff.  Both Jill and Carol have recently formed JAC Consulting WA aimed at developing staff confidence and capability through targeted professional learning.

CORPORATE SERVICES STAFF AWARDS - Manager Corporate Services

Winner 2018 Manager Corporate Services : Robyn Pearce Calista IPS

WASSRA DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT

Thursday Evening Dinner

Venue: Crown Towers Ballroom

Pre-Dinner Drinks: 7.00pm

Dinner Dance: 7.30pm to 12.00pm

The EntertainmentHit Factory

Hit Factory has a unique charisma – “The band is hot - a *real* corporate party band that rocks!”

With two high energy lead singers on stage, their ability to communicate and hold the audience on the dance floor all night, your corporate function is guaranteed of a huge success! Hit Factory plays all the hits from the 70's to now including the latest top 40 charts, in an exciting new energetic style with audience participation begging for more!

Hit Factory is a 6-piece musical entertainment sensation. Their magnetic energy draws the audience to the dance floor ensuring everyone is kept dancing all night long to the pop hits of the past 4 decades to now.

Hit Factory will make your function an absolute HIT, with exciting audience participation, world class showman and musicianship talent that will make your event one you will never forget.

General InformationACCOMMODATIONAttached is the accommodation flyer with costing for Crown Towers, Crown Metropol and Crown Promenade. If you are looking to book accommodation you can do so online using the link on the documents. WAECSSA have reserved rooms (links and forms available on the WAECSSA website), or you can book your own accommodation at one of the many hotel/motels along Great Eastern Highway. Many have 2 & 3 bedroom apartments – sharing with friends can make it so much cheaper!

This will give you the discount for your stay during Conference. If you are paying by credit card, and you would like to book through the email system, you are required to complete the attached form and send this via the email address on the flyer. Should you have any queries you can contact Crown by phone or through their email link. All information is on the attached flyers.

I urge all Corporate Service Staff to attend Conference – it is a great opportunity to gain relevant professional development, get one-on-one assistance from Departmental personnel, meet with our sponsors, and network with colleagues from across the state. We also have colleagues from other states joining us as well. Don’t forget you are welcome to attend the Sundowner in the Grand Ballroom Foyer on Wednesday evening – and this is included in the full package.

RegistrationPlease remember that bookings for this year’s Conference will be through the Institute for Professional Learning’s system (PLIS). This is the link to enable you to get into the system through the IPL calendar. https://plis.det.wa.edu.au. If using this link you can either scroll through the professional learning offerings or search for WAECSSA in the "select organisation calendar" section on the top of the calendar. Alternatively, you can go to the link on the WAECSSA website. You will need to enter your ID number and password and then select the appropriate sections under member or non-member.

You will also need to indicate if you will be attending the Sundowner and/or the dinner. You can also enter your dietary requirements. Payment will need to be made either by school purchase card or personal credit card.

Registration DeadlineDeadline for Registrations is THURSDAY AUGUST 9. There will be no refunds given after this date. Refunds will only be considered for extreme circumstances.

Please note the difference in cost for members and non-members – membership to WAECSSA is only $75.00 for full membership, this is the link to the website: https://waecssa.com.au/. Attendance at Conference does not automatically include membership.

Interstate delegates who are financial members of their own State Associations are eligible to pay the WAECSSA member rate.

CONFERENCE BOOKING AND FURTHER INFORMATIONAll relevant information will be posted on the WAECSSA website along with the link for accommodation. A detailed program will be available once we have finalised all of the information. You will be notified once registrations are open. If you are a WAECSSA member then you will be able to get your discount voucher number by logging into the WAECSSA website https://waecssa.com.au/members-content/. Make sure you use the correct code for the relevant day.

REGISTRATION COSTS (Includes GST)

Member Non MemberSchool Officer Day $150.00 $220.00(Wednesday 23)

Remote and Regional Schools Day $100.00 $180.00

(Wednesday 23)

Full Package - includes dinner and sundowner $400.00 $560.00

(Thursday and Friday 24 and 25)

Thursday one day package $220.00 $280.00

Friday one day package $220.00 $280.00

Anyone can attend the dinner and sundowner – the cost is additional for those that have not registered for the full package.

Sundowner $65.00Dinner $132.00

DEPARTMENT (SCHOOL) PAYS FOR ATTENDANCE

Forms to be submitted

You will still be required to send in some paperwork and a list is provided below:

Travel Claim Form with proof (if required)

Other Information

If you know of any Admin Support Staff who are not WAECSSA members please tell them about the website and the information they require, so they can also take advantage of this great chance for professional development. Please note, however, that attending Conference does not automatically give you membership to WAECSSA – if you wish to take advantage of the member rates you must log into www.waecssa.com.au, sign up and pay the $75.00 membership.

WA Country Delegates Only

Travel claims must be submitted with proof of purchase. In other words, just like in your own schools, you must have a receipt to justify WAECSSA expending Government funds. Travel claim refunds will be direct deposited to schools after Conference. Please remember there is a ceiling of $120.00 per person for flight costs. More than one claim per school will be accepted for car travel if the School Officer and Manager Corporate Services have attended on different days.

Accommodation – members’ own choice

Please use the Crown Towers, Crown Metropol or Crown Promenade booking online– which can be found on the website with the registration paperwork - if you wish to stay at that Hotel a block of rooms have been reserved for Conference delegates until Friday 20 July 2018. It is not a requirement for you to stay here if you are attending the Conference, you may choose your own accommodation from hotels/motels close by the venue if you prefer. However, you are reminded that accommodation is separate to the Conference Registration and needs to be organised personally.

Conference Gala Dinner

TOTAL REGISTRATION COST = $400.00 (based on member full package)

Cost distribution:

Registration Conference $400.00

Enter on Gift Register $197.00

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

$400 allocated to appropriate PD account

Please note:WAECSSA heavily subsidises the Conference and therefore the sundowner and dinner costs are not reflected in the registration cost of Conference.

The dinner is an official function of the Conference and is, therefore, beneficial for participants to attend. It is essential that you indicate your intention to attend the dinner when enrolling through PLIS, as late reservations cannot be made. If you are paying the complete package price - $400 or $560 – that automatically includes the dinner and sundowner, a reduced full package price is not available, if you do not wish to attend the dinner on Thursday evening or the Sundowner on Wednesday – hence the great price for the complete package! If you do not wish to attend these two functions you should use the single day packages. Please note this is standard policy for Conferences.

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting forms part of the program on Thursday afternoon. Some positions on the Management Committee will be vacant at the AGM, if no nominations are received by the due date they will be called for from the floor at the AGM. It is important to ensure that if you would like to nominate for committee that you have the approval and support of your school.

The Management Committee looks forward to your participation at the AGM.

WAECSSA Disclaimer

Please note that if members’ Conference registration has been paid by their school/ employer, and they win a prize via a lottery using registration forms (eg sponsor prizes) the prize becomes the property of the school/employer, and should be used for the benefit of the school.

The WAECSSA Management Committee, their servants, agents, contractors and consultants will not accept liability for damage of any nature sustained by participants or loss/damage to personal property as a result of the WAECSSA Conference.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM DAY 1

SCHOOL OFFICER'S DAYWEDNESDAY AUGUST 22

Crown Towers Foyer and Ballroom 27.45am - 8.25am Registration

Grand Ballroom 8.30am – 8.50am Introduction and Acknowledgement of Country

Conference Opening - Guest Speaker Sue Gaudion

8.50am - 10.00am WAECSSA President Mrs Lyn Clark

9.00am - 9.05am Highlight on our Sponsors

9.05am - 9.15am Library and Information Focused Training (LIFT) Presentation

9.15am - 10.45am Breakout Sessions A Finance webSIS Sue Gaudion Excel Basic

Crown Towers Foyer and Ballroom 210.45am - 11.15am Morning Tea

11.15am - 12.45pm Breakout Session B Finance webSIS Amy Coombe Excel Intermediate

12.45pm - 1.30pm Lunch

1.30pm - 3.00pm Breakout Session C Sue Gaudion HRMIS Amanda Stevens showing areas of new 9.2 Connect Excel Intermediate

3.05pm - 3.35pm Outstanding Corporate Service Staff - School Officer Award

3.35pm - 3.55pm Sponsor Draw

3.55pm - 4.00pm Feedback and close – WAECSSA President, Mrs Lyn Clark

The Terrace5.00pm - 7.00pm Sundowner

REMOTE AND REGIONAL CONFERENCE DAY

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 22

7.45am - 8.15am Registration

8.15am - 9.45am Breakout Session A Capital Works and Maintenance Directorate and BMW

9.45am - 11.15am Breakout Session BHRMIS

11.15am – 11.45am Morning Tea

11.45am – 12.45am Breakout Session CLabour Relations

12.45pm - 1.30pm Lunch

1.30pm - 3.00pm Breakout Session DFinance

3.00pm - 4.00pm Breakout Session EOccupational Health and Safety

The Terrace5.00pm - 7.00pm Sundowner

CONFERENCE PROGRAM DAY 2THURSDAY AUGUST 23

Crown Towers Foyer and Ballroom 2

7.30am - 8.00am Registration / Sponsors / Information Desks

Ballroom 1 Principals to be invited to attend on the morning with their MCS.8.00am - 8.10am Introduction & Acknowledgement to Country - MC Sue Gaudion

8.10am - 8.20am Address by WAECSSA President - Mrs Lyn Clark

8.25am - 8.55am Official Opening Ms Jennifer McGrath - Deputy Director General

9.00am – 9.10am Presentation by Workforce

9.15am - 9.30am Outstanding Corporate Services Staff - Manager Corporate Services Awards

9.30am - 10.30am Keynote Speaker Claire MaddenSuitable for MCS, SO and Principals

Ballroom 210.30am - 11.00am Morning Tea

Ballroom 111.00am - 12.30pm Jo Henrickson and Glenn Brown - Deakin University (EBL Team)

‘Leadership as Practice’Suitable for MCS, SO and Principals

Ballroom 212.30pm - 1.15pm Lunch

1.15am - 2.45pm Breakout Session A Sue Gaudion Jo Klapp - Mindfulness for Leaders Finance Capital Works and Maintenance Directorate and BMW

2.50pm - 4.20pm Breakout Session B Sue Gaudion Glenn Brown and Jo Henrickson Deakin University (EBL Team) -

Optimising finance practices Finance Occupational Health and Safety

DINNER

7.00pm Pre Dinner Drinks

7.30pm - 12.00pm Dinner / Dance

CONFERENCE PROGRAM DAY 3FRIDAY AUGUST 24

Crown Towers Foyer and Ballroom 2

8.00am - 8.15am Arrival Coffee - time to visit trade exhibition area and information desks

Ballroom 3b, 3c and Meeting Rooms 2 and 3

8.15am - 9.00am Plenary Session Workforce presentation by Damien Stewart, Director Workforce

9.00am - 9.10am Highlight on our Sponsors

9.10am - 9.25am Library and Information Focused Training (LIFT) Presentation

9.30am - 11.00am Breakout Session C

Speed DatingFinance , Commercial Services, Recruitment/Payroll, Labour Relations

Governance in Education - Mark Donehue and Jo Henrickson Deakin University (EBL Team)

Legal Services Sue Gaudion

Ballroom 211.00am -11.30am Morning Tea

11.30pm –12.15pm Plenary Standards and Integrity

12.15pm – 12.30pm AGM

Ballroom 2 12.30pm - 1.15pm Lunch

1.15pm - 2.45pm Breakout Session D

Speed DatingFinance, Commercial Services, Recruitment/Payroll, Labour Relations

Business Planning in Education - Mark Donehue and Jo Henrickson Deakin University (EBL Team)

Performance Management for Career Growth Amy Coombe

Ballroom 12.45pm - 3.15pm Sponsor Draw

3.15pm -3.30pm Wrap of the day

PLENARY AND BREAKOUT SESSION DETAILS:

WEDNESDAY SCHOOL OFFICER DAY

CONFERENCE OPENING: Wednesday 8.45am – 9.15am

Sue GaudionSue will officially open the WAECSSA Conference School Officer Day and get you ready for a day of learning.

LIFT PRESENTATION

Louise MooreYou are probably wondering who on earth LIFT is. Louise would like to take this opportunity to introduce who they are and give you a brief idea of what they offer and how that can help you.

WEDNESDAY BREAKOUT SESSION A - 9.15am to 10.45am

Finance Education Business Services (EBS) provides many school facing services including those offered by Business & Customer Services (BCS) and Finance & Commercial Services (FCS). This presentation will commence with familiarising attendees with the support provided by BCS and FCS, including how schools can access this support.

An understanding of RM Finance financial reports is imperative when working in a finance role. Using your own school’s reports, this session will assist attendees read and analyse their own RM Finance reports.

Finally, time has been allowed to provide a general finance update on new and upcoming finance topics.

webSISThe introduction to webSIS and the School Chart of Accounts (SCOA) will provide an overview of the new SIS Replacement application and the new SCOA. The session will include an overview of the modules and a demonstration of the functionality (Administration, Techer Toolkit, Timetabling Events Planning and Finance). The session will briefly explore some planning and training considerations for the implementation of the replacement software.

The VoiceYour voice is one of the many tools with which you communicate. If you want to communicate effectively, and at the same time positively influence your audience, you must pay special attention to your speaking voice. It’s quite likely that the voice you are now using is not your best voice.

Learn how to use YOUR voice effectively. Have some fun as we practice some articulation exercises together. Then, let’s play THE VOICE. Sit in the chair of Team Delta, Team Kelly, Team George or Team Joe

and see who turns your chair.

Excel - BasicsAn introduction to probably the most versatile software program created; used daily by millions of people from all walks of life.

WEDNESDAY BREAKOUT SESSION B - 11.15am to 12.45pm

Finance Education Business Services (EBS) provides many school facing services including those offered by Business & Customer Services (BCS) and Finance & Commercial Services (FCS). This presentation will commence with familiarising attendees with the support provided by BCS and FCS, including how schools can access this support.

An understanding of RM Finance financial reports is imperative when working in a finance role. Using your own school’s reports, this session will assist attendees read and analyse their own RM Finance reports.

Finally, time has been allowed to provide a general finance update on new and upcoming finance topics.

webSISThe introduction to webSIS and the School Chart of Accounts (SCOA) will provide an overview of the new SIS Replacement application and the new SCOA. The session will include an overview of the modules and a demonstration of the functionality (Administration, Techer Toolkit, Timetabling Events Planning and Finance). The session will briefly explore some planning and training considerations for the implementation of the replacement software.

Amy CoombeWe all know the saying ‘a change is as good as a holiday’ but with change can also come uncertainty. It can unsettle our day to day way of living and bring up many different emotions within us. What do we do when we experience that? What do we do when we experience that plus the everyday challenges that can pop up within our lives?

Challenges like stress, anxiety, guilt, pressure, work / life balance, mental health and wellbeing. How do we replace fear with courage? Courage to speak up when we’re struggling, help those around us do the same and say yes to new opportunities and experiences as they present themselves to us? How do we navigate through the changes and challenges associated with work and everyday life, to get the best out of ourselves, our mind, our health and our specific personality so that we can raise up with a healthy mind that is resilient, strong and positive?

Through engagement, stories, interaction and laughter, Amy shares her tools, tips and strategies to help you gain a fresh perspective, learn something new in regards to your mental health and wellbeing and reminds you that nothing is more important than making time to look after yourself – inside and out.

Excel - IntermediateBuild on your knowledge of basic Excel and learn how to better utilise Excel to assist with many facets of your work.

WEDNESDAY BREAKOUT SESSION C - 1.30pm to 3.00pm

The VoiceYour voice is one of the many tools with which you communicate. If you want to communicate effectively, and at the same time positively influence your audience, you must pay special attention to your speaking voice. It’s quite likely that the voice you are now using is not your best voice.

Learn how to use YOUR voice effectively. Have some fun as we practice some articulation exercises together. Then, let’s play THE VOICE. Sit in the chair of Team Delta, Team Kelly, Team George or Team Joe

and see who turns your chair.

HRMISThis session will provide you with an overview of HRMIS v9.2, focusing on the updates that have been part of this upgrade. We will also include some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of HRMIS and also help you resolve some common issues.

ConnectThe session will cover What the Connect Manage tab is for and why you need might need access to it; How the Connect Official School Community can be used to streamline staff communications; How the Connect School Space can make parent communications more efficient; and The process for provisioning parents with Connect Access

Excel - IntermediateBuild on your knowledge of basic Excel and learn how to better utilise Excel to assist with many facets of your

work.

OUSTANDING CORPORATE SERVICES STAFF - SCHOOL OFFICER AWARD

REMOTE AND REGIONAL DAY SESSIONS

8.15am - 9.45amBreakout Session A - Capital Works and Maintenance – Regional and Remote SchoolsTwo –way interchange session to: Provide an overview of the development of Capital Works projects including upgrade works Provide an overview of the delivery of minor works and maintenance including changes to improve the

flexibility for schools Feedback opportunity on current processes relating to infrastructure works in schools

9.45am - 11.15am Breakout Session B - HRMISThis session will provide you with an overview of HRMIS v9.2, focusing on the updates that have been part of this upgrade. We will also include some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of HRMIS and also help you resolve some common issues.

11.45am – 12.pmBreakout Session C - Labour RelationsLabour Relations provides advice to school leaders and line managers on a range of industrial issues. This session will give an overview of the issues often present in regional schools, such as working above 1 FTE, working whilst on leave without pay, and travel, as well as advice from the performance team around AWOL, referrals to the occupational physician and performance management. There will also be an update on the review of fixed term contracts for United Voice covered employees.

1.30pm - 3.00pmBreakout Session D - FinanceEducation Business Services (EBS) provides many school facing services including those offered by Business & Customer Services (BCS) and Finance & Commercial Services (FCS). This presentation will commence with familiarising attendees with the support provided by BCS and FCS, including how schools can access this support. An understanding of RM Finance financial reports is imperative when working in a finance role. Using your own school’s reports, this session will assist attendees read and analyse their own RM Finance reports. Finally, time has been allowed to provide a general finance update on new and upcoming finance topics.

3.00pm - 4.00pmBreakout Session F - Your responsibilities for cleaner safetyWorkSafe WA recently undertook a cleaner safety campaign targeting our public schools, we will discuss the outcome of their campaign and decisions that affect our staff.

CONFERENCE OPENING: Thursday 8.25am – 8.55am

Jennifer McGrath, Deputy Director General Jennifer will officially open the WAECSSA Conference

OUSTANDING CORPORATE SERVICES STAFF - MANAGER CORPORATE SERVICES AWARD

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Thursday 9.30am – 10.30am

Claire Madden Claire Madden is the nation’s leading voice on Generation Z. As an author, social researcher, keynote speaker and media commentator, Claire is in demand as an expert in interpreting social trends, demographics and implications of generational change. Claire is the author of Hello Gen Z: Engaging the Generation of Post-Millennials.

Claire is highly regarded for her dynamic and engaging presentations where she translates robust, research-based content into strategic applications for educators, managers and business leaders. Claire is commissioned by some of the nation’s largest companies and leading brands to interpret the changing landscape and communicate the implications for business and society.

As a media commentator, Claire is regularly interviewed on prominent television programs including The Drum, The Project, The Today Show, SkyNews, Sunrise and The Morning Show, as well as on the radio and in print media. With academic qualifications in communications and postgraduate studies in leadership, on the board for a financial services company and on the Advisory Board of UTS Business School.

Claire is also the Founder and Director of the research-based strategy and communications agency, Hello Clarity.

PLENARY 11.30am to 12.30pm

Leadership as Practice - Glenn Brown and Jo Henrickson Glenn Brown is an Associate Lecturer in Graduate Certificate, Education Business Leadership at Deakin University and Jo Henriksen is a lecturer at Deakin University across a variety of courses from Grad Cert in Education Business Leadership and Masters of Applied Learning & Teaching.

This presentation focusses on why and how successful teams can positively impact on improving learning outcomes for students. Each presenter will draw on the latest, most relevant research to demonstrate how to establish a rationale for a ‘team’ approach and develop the structures and values required to optimise productivity specific to purpose.

Strategies for limiting risk while building a culture founded on the success of teams will be explored in a context that recognises resource and time poor school environments.

THURSDAY BREAKOUT SESSION A - 1.15pm to 2.45pm

The Voice - Sue GaudionYour voice is one of the many tools with which you communicate. If you want to communicate effectively, and at the same time positively influence your audience, you must pay special attention to your speaking voice. It’s quite likely that the voice you are now using is not your best voice.

Learn how to use YOUR voice effectively. Have some fun as we practice some articulation exercises together. Then, let’s play THE VOICE. Sit in the chair of Team Delta, Team Kelly, Team George or Team Joe and see

who turns your chair.

FinanceEducation Business Services (EBS) provides many school facing services including those offered by Business & Customer Services (BCS) and Finance & Commercial Services (FCS). This presentation will commence with familiarising attendees with the support provided by BCS and FCS, including how schools can access this support. An understanding of School Resourcing System One Line Budget reports is vital when working in a finance role. Using your own reports, this session will assist attendees read and analyse several of their School Resourcing System reports. Finally, time has been allowed to provide a general finance update on new and upcoming finance topics.

Leadership U - Taking Care of SelfIn this workshop we will explore how essential self-care is, and how to develop ways to choose better responses and to mindfully manage reactions to stress, workload and difficult people.

Capital Works and Maintenance – Metropolitan Region Two –way interchange session to: Provide an overview of the development of Capital Works projects including upgrade works Provide an overview of the delivery of minor works and maintenance including changes to improve the

flexibility for schools including Direct 2 Market Feedback opportunity on current processes relating to infrastructure works in school

THURSDAY BREAKOUT SESSION B - 2.45pm to 4.15pm

The Apprentice Meets the Mole - Sue GaudionEnter at your own risk. Teams will be randomly selected and tasked with a series of challenges. Each team will be allocated a Project Manager and a Mole. Be careful, as sabotage is the Mole’s secret agenda. Finish the challenge in the allocated time and then enter the boardroom for the showdown. This is team building with a twist!

FinanceEducation Business Services (EBS) provides many school facing services including those offered by Business & Customer Services (BCS) and Finance & Commercial Services (FCS). This presentation will commence with familiarising attendees with the support provided by BCS and FCS, including how schools can access this support. An understanding of School Resourcing System One Line Budget reports is vital when working in a finance role. Using your own reports, this session will assist attendees read and analyse several of their School Resourcing System reports. Finally, time has been allowed to provide a general finance update on new and upcoming finance topics.

Optimising Finance Practices In a changing world of self-management and autonomy, schools are required to lead and manage the effective use of financial resources. Establishing key strategies that minimise risk will ensure that the learning outcomes of students are maximised. The role of staff who are involved in the resource decision making in schools require a mindset of maintain effective practices that are communicated across all stakeholders.

Your responsibilities for cleaner safety WorkSafe WA recently undertook a cleaner safety campaign targeting our public schools, we will discuss the outcome of their campaign and decisions that affect our staff.

PLENARY: Friday 8.30am to 9.00am

Damien Stewart - Director WorkforceDamien Stewart is the Executive Director, Workforce.  Damien has worked in the WA public sector for over 28 years.  His experience spans 10 agencies and more recently, corporate leadership roles in Child Protection, Corrective Services, WorkCover, GESB, and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.

LIFT PRESENTATION 9.10am - 9.25am

Louise MooreYou are probably wondering who on earth LIFT is. Louise would like to take this opportunity to introduce who they are and give you a brief idea of what we offer and how that can help you.

FRIDAY BREAKOUT SESSION C - 9.30am to 11.00am

The Apprentice Meets the Mole - Sue GaudionEnter at your own risk. Teams will be randomly selected and tasked with a series of challenges. Each team will be allocated a Project Manager and a Mole. Be careful, as sabotage is the Mole’s secret agenda. Finish the challenge in the allocated time and then enter the boardroom for the showdown. This is team building with a twist!

Governance in Education - Mark Donehue and Jo Henrickson This session will highlight the important components of establishing strong processes and procedures that will ensure stakeholders are actively involved in strategies and policy development that support the teaching and learning in schools.

Speed DatingHave you ever wanted a Directorate representative as a “captured audience” – where he or she cannot leave the table for 20 minutes?  Well now is your chance!

This year we have representatives from the Staff Recruitment & Employment Services, Finance, Labour Relation, ICT and Contracts Commercial Services.

The delegates will be divided into groups of 8 and will be allocated a table. Each table will have a representative from one of the directorates. After a set amount of time the delegates will remain seated while the directorate personnel move to the next table. By reducing the number of Directorates at each session the amount of time available to ask questions has increased.

Take this opportunity to come and meet representatives from the Department of Education for a small group discussion, answering your specific question/s on calculating, operating and managing your school’s one line budget.

Liability CoverThe purpose of the session is to better understand the basis for claiming compensation for injury or damage against the school and the process for dealing with a compensation claim.

PLENARY: Friday 11.30am to 12.15pm

Standards and Integrity OverviewThis session will provide an overview of the work undertaken within the Standards and Integrity Directorate, including a description of the discipline process, the behaviour expectations of staff with regard to the code of conduct and Working with Children Checks.

AGM - 12.15pm to 12.30pm

FRIDAY BREAKOUT SESSION D - 1.45pm to 3.15pm

Performance Management for GrowthJill and Carol have extensive experience in many sections of the Department of Education, through roles in schools, central office and district office. In recent years they coordinated a team, at the Institute for Professional Learning, developing and delivering professional learning for corporate services staff. They recently formed JAC Consulting WA aimed at developing staff confidence and capability through targeted professional learning.

Amy CoombeWe all know the saying ‘a change is as good as a holiday’ but with change can also come uncertainty. It can unsettle our day to day way of living and bring up many different emotions within us. What do we do when we experience that? What do we do when we experience that plus the everyday challenges that can pop up within our lives?

Challenges like stress, anxiety, guilt, pressure, work / life balance, mental health and wellbeing. How do we replace fear with courage? Courage to speak up when we’re struggling, help those around us do the same and say yes to new opportunities and experiences as they present themselves to us? How do we navigate through the changes and challenges associated with work and everyday life, to get the best out of ourselves, our mind,

our health and our specific personality so that we can raise up with a healthy mind that is resilient, strong and positive?

Through engagement, stories, interaction and laughter, Amy shares her tools, tips and strategies to help you gain a fresh perspective, learn something new in regards to your mental health and wellbeing and reminds you that nothing is more important than making time to look after yourself – inside and out.

Speed DatingHave you ever wanted a Directorate representative as a “captured audience” – where he or she cannot leave the table for 20 minutes?  Well now is your chance!

This year we have representatives from the Staff Recruitment & Employment Services, Finance, Labour Relation, ICT and Contracts Commercial Services.

The delegates will be divided into groups of 8 and will be allocated a table. Each table will have a representative from one of the directorates. After a set amount of time the delegates will remain seated while the directorate personnel move to the next table. By reducing the number of Directorates at each session the amount of time available to ask questions has increased.

Take this opportunity to come and meet representatives from the Department of Education for a small group discussion, answering your specific question/s on calculating, operating and managing your school’s one line budget.

Business Planning in Education - Mark Donehue and Jo Henrickson This session will highlight the important components of what to consider when preparing and reviewing the school business planning processes. The session will focus on ensuring goals and priorities are linked to student learning.

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Thank you to the Department of Education and Deakin University for their support of our Conference. They provide personnel to present sessions for delegates and with their continued support we can

provide excellent professional learning at a low cost.

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Business and Customer Services

3 Monkeys Keepad Interactive

Academy Photography K2 AudioVisual

Access Furniture Konica Minolta

ANZ Banking Group Kyocera Document Solutions Aust Pty Ltd

API Locksmiths Maxxia Pty Ltd

Asaleo Care Australia Pty Ltd MSP Photography

Camp Australia Office Line Group Pty Ltd

Campion Education Office Max

Class Cover Paramount Business Supplies

Complete Office Supplies Pty Ltd RIC Publications

Concept AV Schoolzine

DVA Fabrication Selectus

Fineline Synergy

Fuji Xerox Australia Teachers Mutual Bank

JB Hi Fi Ziggies Educational Supplies

ICT

Institute for Professional Learning / Deakin University

Employee Relations – OH&S

Finance

Standards and Integrity

Commercial Services

Workforce

CSPU/CSA

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