Dianella Secondary College (SC) is committed to providing an innovative, high-quality education that inspires a passion for lifelong learning. Our vision reflects a deep belief in empowering every student to pursue their post‐school pathway with confidence and ambition that is unlimited.
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The Role
As Manager Corporate Services, the successful applicant will be a passionate and innovative operator who manages and coordinates corporate administrative operations and front‐line services aligned with the school's strategic objectives and customer‐service principles and practices, enabling teachers to focus on helping students thrive.
This role manages the school's financial resources, including implementing budgets, forecasting cash‐flow projections and investments, and ensuring procedures and processes comply with government legislation, policy and applicable accounting standards. Reporting directly to the principal, the Manager Corporate Services provides overviews and reports on financial and project‐management details, building on our fully commended Public School Review report.
The Manager will contribute to financial decisions and school improvement plans for targeted initiatives, provide leadership and act as a liaison within the school and community, and exhibit highly developed organisational and financial management skills. The role requires effective interpersonal skills to manage staff and maintain positive working relationships within the school and broader community. Experience in managing Capital Works programmes will be an asset for future building projects with the Department of Education and private entities, including site management as part of a precinct model.
The successful applicant should be a flexible team player with strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of relevant systems and policies required to maintain, monitor, analyse and extract information using RM Finance, RM Billing, RM Asset Manager, Compass, Flexipurchase and Recruitment Advertising Management System (RAMS). Relevant experience in End‐of‐Month, End‐of‐Calendar‐Year and Financial‐Year reporting is required, as is a thorough understanding of procurement in the government and schools systems.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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.
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 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 of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
* A four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF, including demonstrated high‐level human resource management skills, financial management skills, written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, customer service principles, leadership of a team, consultancy and financial advice, problem solving and risk management, and innovative solutions to strategic complex problems.
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.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1030295
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 day breach period to this selection process.
Position Title: Manager Corporate Services, Agency: Department of Education, Salary: Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 per annum (pro‐rate), Location: Dianella, Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Position No.: 00001278, Closing Date: 2026-03-12 4:30 PM.
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