Immediate Start: Manager Corporate Services

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 5, $98,918 - $108,027 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)

This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible

Situated in the foothills of the Darling Ranges, 14 kilometres east of Perth, Wattle Grove Primary School is a high performing school with a rich history spanning over 100 years. Our children have the unique opportunity to connect with the past whilst embracing a contemporary, modern and innovative learning environment, with state of the art facilities.

Our identity as a school has evolved, yet our community ties are as strong as they have ever been. Children set foot through our school gates and feel happy, safe and connected to their school. As a school, we make the most of every day and value building relationships with children, their parents and family members, as well as our wider school community.

As the Manager Corporate Services, you should have the ability to work in a collaborative team environment committed to building quality communication with all stakeholders and developing strong community relationships and links. Ideally, you possess outstanding analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills. High-level oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are essential to this role as the successful applicant will work closely with the leadership team to respond to enquiries and issues. You will also need to manage change effectively and show initiative.

The successful applicant manages the financial, physical and human resource aspects of the school/'s operations. They administer all school support staff whilst reporting, developing and implementing human resource and financial management strategies to ensure the integrity of the school/'s business operations.

The successful applicant provides consultancy and advice for financial planning and budgeting, as well as the administration and reporting on the diverse funding entities for which the school is responsible. You would, in collaboration with the Principal and/or the Executive, provide operational input to the development of the school’s workforce, business and marketing plans and oversee the school’s financial performance against these.

Want to know more?

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

During the school holidays, please contact Julie Roberts on 0477 353 671.

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.

- 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

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.

Your application should include:

- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

- Demonstrated high-level human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and/or apply human resource management practices and processes.

- Demonstrated high-level financial management skills, including budget preparation and the ability to understand and apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.

- Demonstrated high-level written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.

- Demonstrated experience in the application of high-level customer service principles and practices.

- Demonstrated experience in effective leadership of a team.

- Demonstrated ability to provide high-level human resource consultancy and financial advice in the development, implementation and management of business and marketing plans.

- Demonstrated well developed problem solving and risk management skills, including the ability to provide innovative solutions to strategic and complex problems and issues.

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: IPS/SS996776

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, 20 October 2025

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