This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
At Mount Lockyer Primary School (PS), our dedicated staff and community share an unwavering commitment to unlocking the full potential of every student. In our inclusive learning environment, we celebrate the rich diversity of our students, ensuring that each child feels valued and supported.
We believe in the transformative power of strong partnerships between the school and home, recognising that this collaboration is integral to the success of every student in our care.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online .
The Role
We are seeking an organised and enthusiastic Manager Corporate Services (MCS) to join our team.
As the MCS, you will work closely with the Principal to manage the strategic and day-to-day financial, physical and human resource aspects of the school's business operations. To be successful in this role, you will ensure that effective financial administration of the school's business operations is delivered, including financial planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting to ensure achievement of the school's strategic and corporate financial objectives.
We are looking for applicants with well established financial management capabilities, be a strategic financial leader and possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. You will ideally be flexible and reliable and able to work independently.
The successful applicant will ideally work with the Administration Team to develop a strong team ethos, and a solution focussed outlook centred on delivering improved outcomes. The MCS is intrinsically involved in the implementation of the school's Business Plan and the implementation of changes necessary for the progression of our priorities.
We highly value applicants who have a broad understanding of relevant legislation, reporting and governance requirements relating to the role, and effectively demonstrate the ability to lead a team of school support staff. Experience and expertise in infrastructure management, maintenance and works projects would be advantageous.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ross Tamlin, Principal on or emailing .
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.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.
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 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).
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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
* A four (4) 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 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS989388
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, 15 September 2025