This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Lynwood Senior High School (SHS) is a proudly diverse secondary school with a long history of serving its community and multi-generational families in the area. With an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) of 994, Lynwood has around 52% Language background other than English (LBOTE) and over 60 different nationalities represented at the school.
Our explicit values of Respect, Resilience, Inclusion and Personal Best are evident on campus, and are embodied by staff with a commitment to positive staff culture and student wellbeing.
The school learning environment is extremely positive with a solid focus on student relationships through the Homeroom program, a House structure and a strong Good Standing Policy. Approved Specialist Programs in Soccer and Environment & Life Sciences (EaLS) supports a wide range of General, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) pathways.
The Role
The Manager of Corporate Services plays a pivotal role in the effective administration and financial management of the school, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures. This position oversees key operational areas including finance, human resources, asset management, and school support services.
The Manager of Corporate Services is responsible for preparing and monitoring budgets, managing procurement and contracts, coordinating payroll and leave processes, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. They also supervise Allied Professional staff and contribute to workforce planning, fostering a team-oriented and efficient work environment.
In addition to operational leadership, the Manager of Corporate Services supports strategic planning and decision-making by providing timely and accurate advice to the Principal. They ensure the school’s resources are aligned with educational priorities and maintain accountability for compliance with relevant legislation and departmental standards.
Responsibilities and Requirements
The successful applicant will ideally have high-level communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with a strong focus on service delivery, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated highly developed skills and experience in managing corporate services functions in a large and complex organisation.
- Demonstrated substantial knowledge and experience in financial management and budget preparation and an understanding of the financial regulatory framework, including the Financial Management Act, reporting and governance requirements of government organisations and other relevant legislation.
- Demonstrated highly developed human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and apply human resource management practices and systems and in leading and managing staff.
- Demonstrated substantial experience in the development, implementation, management and monitoring of strategic business, marketing and operational plans.
- Demonstrated highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult, collaborate and negotiate effectively with a wide range of individuals at all levels.
- Demonstrated substantial research, conceptual and risk management skills, including the ability to provide innovative solutions to strategic and complex problems and issues.
How to Apply
Apply online in two easy steps:
1. Select Apply for Job and complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work-related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
2. Attach your documents, including a CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position, and a four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria outlined 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
- 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.
- 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.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Emma Walker, Principal on or emailing .
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 31 October 2025
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📌 Manager Corporate Services
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 City of Canning