Manager Corporate Services

Join to apply for the Manager Corporate Services role at Department of Education, Western Australia. This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026.

Eglinton Beach Primary School (PS) opened its doors to the community of Eglinton at the commencement of 2025. We are an inclusive school with classes from Kindergarten to Year 6, along with an Endorsed Education Support Program (EESP). The Manager of Corporate Services (MCS) is a vital part of our leadership team, contributing to the strategic direction and daily operations with a focus on workforce development, human resource management, building and facilities management, and financial planning and leadership.

Find out more about our school by visiting eglintonbeachps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The successful applicant will ideally have a proven track record in human resource and financial management and the ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders at all levels. The ability to manage teams and support effective operations in the school office is a key component of the role in a rapidly growing school. The EESP and large early childhood enrolment have created a large non-teaching staff team, and the ability to support and manage non-teaching staff to grow and develop will be highly regarded. The MCS should place a strong focus on professional growth and be keen to learn and grow with a forward-thinking team. As a pilot school in Phase Two of Program Kaartdijin, familiarity with current department programs and the ability to quickly build knowledge in new programs is preferred. These include, but are not limited to, Kaartdijin, Asset and HRMIS, Schools Resourcing, ICT Dashboard and RAMS Recruitment.

• Provide leadership and management of human resources, financial management, and business operations in a school context.
• Lead, develop and support non-teaching staff and work within a growing staff team.
• Contribute to strategic planning and daily operations to support student outcomes.
• Support the implementation of programs such as Kaartdijin, HRMIS, Schools Resourcing, ICT Dashboard and RAMS Recruitment.

• Proven track record in human resource management and financial management.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in leading teams and managing operations in a school environment.
• Experience with non-teaching staff management and development is highly regarded.

• 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).

Apply online in two easy steps:

1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job and complete the online application form, including details of two referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
2. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:

• A CV of up to four pages outlining your employment history and professional learning relevant to this position.
• A four-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF, including:
  • Demonstrated high-level human resource management skills and related practices.
  • Demonstrated high-level financial management skills and budget knowledge.
  • Demonstrated high-level written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in customer service principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated leadership of a team.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide HR and financial advice for business plans.
  • Demonstrated problem solving and risk management skills with innovative solutions.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date; late applications will not be accepted. For technical support, contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS985596. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 19 September 2025.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

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 applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people of diverse Sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For more details, explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025.