Overview
Join to apply for the Manager Corporate Services role at the Department of Education, Western Australia. This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency. Albany Senior High School (SHS) is a distinguished Independent Public School focused on student achievement, wellbeing and inclusive education.
Albany SHS is seeking a highly motivated Manager Corporate Services (MCS) to oversee the school''s financial, human and physical resources. You will work closely with the Principal and Executive Leadership Team to support the school''s strategic direction and lead key business functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all school support staff, including recruitment, induction, performance development, and workforce planning.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, procurement, and reporting to ensure compliant, transparent and strategically sound operations.
- Manage the school''s physical resources, facilities and ICT systems; contribute to WH&S; compliance and to business/marketing planning with the leadership team.
- Help lead school operations with a focus on compliance, facilities and workforce development; drive school-wide improvements and efficiency.
- Collaborate with staff, committees and external partners to support delivery of strategic objectives; represent the school on working groups and regional initiatives as needed.
About You
We are seeking a proactive, solutions-focused leader who is confident leading teams, managing budgets and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
- Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead human resource and financial functions within a school setting and manage staff and operations effectively.
- Financial Skills: Strong financial planning and budget management abilities with sound decision-making.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to contribute to long-term school success through thoughtful planning and active participation in key initiatives.
- Relationship Building: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with staff, students, parents and the wider school community.
- Technical Know-How (Highly Regarded): Understanding of school networks and systems (e.g., Kaartdijin/Compass, SIS, RM Finance, HRMIS, IKON, RAMS).
- Work, Health and Safety (Highly Regarded): Knowledge of WHS policies and practices.
Eligibility and Instructions
To work with us, you must be an Australian or Recent Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment. You must obtain a valid Working With Children Check and consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check with a current Screening Clearance Number before you start. Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application is online in two steps:
- Step 1: Select Apply for Job and complete the online application form, including two work-related referees (preferably one current line manager).
- Step 2: Attach your documents, including a CV (up to 3 pages) and a 5-page statement addressing the selection criteria (as outlined in the JDF).
Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, contact the Department of Education''s Recruitment team.
Key Dates
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS993823. Applications close at 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 10 October 2025. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months.
Equity and Diversity: We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of diverse sexual orientations and genders, people with disability, and people from diverse backgrounds. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 provides further details.
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📌 Manager Corporate Services
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Albany