Manager Corporate Services

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025. Harmony Primary School (PS) commenced in 2011 as an Independent Public School and, in partnership with their School Board, will continue to build a team of teachers and support staff committed to professional excellence in education. Harmony PS is located south of Perth in Harvest Lakes, Atwell, and currently has 514 enrolments. The school is environmentally friendly with strong community support and a vibrant learning community.

For more information about the school, visit harmonyps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

As the Manager Corporate Services, your central responsibility is to provide comprehensive oversight of the school\'s financial, physical, and human resources. You will supervise school support staff and guide them in the administration of tasks related to financial management, asset maintenance, and human resource coordination to ensure the school\'s operations run efficiently and in accordance with established standards. You will administer and report on the financial integrity of the school\'s business operations, offer input into financial planning and budgeting, and contribute to the development of Business and Marketing Plans in collaboration with the Principal and the Executive Management Team. You will monitor financial performance against these plans and participate in committees and working groups to align strategies with school and regional targets.

Further details are provided in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity of our communities. 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. See the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for details.

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment.
• apply for a WA 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. Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees (preferably one your current line manager).

2. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include a CV of up to three pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position, and a three-page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.

Selection criteria (as examples):

• Demonstrated leadership skills in delivering business outcomes and customer service.
• Demonstrated strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including negotiation.
• Demonstrated financial management skills, including budget preparation and interpretation of financial procedures.
• Demonstrated human resource management skills and experience with HR practices and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of business and marketing plans.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

It is recommended you have 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, contact the Department of Education\'s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS991538. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months. The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 8 September 2025.