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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 with a long-standing tradition of academic achievement, sporting excellence, and leadership development. As a key institution in the Albany community, we are committed to providing a nurturing and dynamic educational environment for students in Years 7 to 12. Our diverse educational offerings are tailored to support each student's unique aspirations and potential. In 2022, Albany SHS was proudly selected to join a select group of Public Schools offering a Gifted and Talented program, showcasing our dedication to fostering exceptional talent and providing enriched learning experiences.
At Albany SHS, we foster a vibrant and innovative learning environment where students and staff are encouraged to embrace opportunities, strive for excellence, and celebrate success. We are committed to supporting the pastoral care and wellbeing of our students, ensuring a restorative, culturally responsive, and inclusive school culture where every young person is valued, supported and empowered to thrive.
Are you an experienced and dynamic professional ready to take on a leadership role in a vibrant school community?
Albany SHS is on the lookout for a highly motivated and capable Manager Corporate Services (MCS) to oversee the day-to-day operations of our school’s financial, human, and physical resources.
As our MCS, you’ll work closely with the Principal and Executive Leadership Team to support the strategic direction of the school. You’ll lead critical business functions and help ensure our operations run smoothly and efficiently. This is your chance to make a real and lasting impact on our school community.
You’ll be an integral member of the school’s leadership team, contributing to innovative planning, operational excellence, and positive change across our school community. We’re looking for someone who’s not just great with systems and processes, but also enjoys building strong, collaborative relationships and has outstanding interpersonal skills.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Human Resources Lead and manage all school support staff, including recruitment, induction, performance development, and workforce planning. Your leadership will empower teams to align with the school’s strategic goals.
- Financial Management Oversee financial planning, budgeting, procurement, and reporting. You’ll ensure that our financial operations are compliant, transparent, and strategically sound.
- Resource & Asset Management Manage the school’s physical resources, from facilities to ICT systems. You’ll have an understanding of WH&S; legislation and contribute to the development of business and marketing plans in partnership with the leadership team.
- Operational Leadership Help lead the school’s operations, with a focus on compliance, facilities, and workforce development. You’ll be at the heart of driving school-wide improvements and efficiency.
- Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with staff, committees, and external partners to support the delivery of strategic objectives. You’ll represent the school on working groups and regional initiatives as needed.
About You
We’re seeking someone who brings not only professional expertise but also a proactive, solutions focused mindset. You’ll ideally be confident leading teams, managing budgets, and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.
Our ideal applicant will have:
- Leadership Experience A proven ability to lead human resource and financial functions within a school setting, and the confidence to manage staff and operations effectively.
- Financial Skills Strong financial planning and management skills, with the ability to monitor budgets and make sound financial decisions.
- Strategic Thinking A desire to contribute to the long-term success of the school through thoughtful planning and active participation in key initiatives.
- Relationship Building Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, parents, and the broader school community.
- Technical Know-How (Highly Regarded) An understanding of school network and operating systems including Kaartdijin/Compass, SIS, RM Finance, HRMIS, IKON, and RAMS will be viewed favourably.
- Work, Health and Safety (Highly Regarded) A knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies and practices will be highly regarded, as we are committed to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace for all staff.
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 Jo Stephen, Manager Corporate Services on or emailing .
During the school holidays, please contact Jo Stephen on .
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 five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- 1. Demonstrated high-level human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and/or apply human resource management practices and processes.
- 2. Demonstrated high-level financial management skills, including budget preparation and the ability to understand and apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
- 3. Demonstrated high-level written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- 4. Demonstrated experience in the application of high-level customer service principles and practices.
- 5. Demonstrated experience in effective leadership of a team.
- 6. Demonstrated ability to provide high-level human resource consultancy and financial advice in the development, implementation and management of business and marketing plans.
- 7. 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/SS993823
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 Friday, 10 October 2025
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