Manager Corporate Services

Department of Education; City Of Joondalup; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education in Mullaloo Beach Primary School seeks a Manager Corporate Services to oversee financial, physical and human resources. You will supervise support staff, ensure robust budgeting, and report on financial integrity while guiding planning with the Principal and Executive Management Team.

You will participate in committees and help develop business plans, monitoring performance and aligning with regional targets to support school outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management within education sector is preferred.
• Ability to lead administration, HR and asset management activities.
• Strong budgeting, reporting and financial governance skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oversight of financial, physical and human resources.
• Lead budgeting, financial reporting and internal controls for the school.
• Coordinate HR, asset maintenance and compliance with standards.
• Contribute to business planning and monitor financial performance against plans.

Skills

Financial management

HR administration

Asset management

Budgeting

Governance & compliance

Education

Bachelor degree in Business/Commerce

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting software

Job description

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency Located in the Perth coastal suburb of Mullaloo, Mullaloo Beach Primary School is nestled in a tranquil environment just 300m from the beach. The school is located within a nature reserve and adjoins extensive playing fields. Large trees and grassed areas surround the school creating an open and natural ambience to greet visitors to the school. Find out more about our school by visiting mullaloobeachps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

The Role As the Manager Corporate Services, your central responsibility is to provide comprehensive oversight of the school's critical components, namely financial, physical, and human resources. In this role, you would play a key role in ensuring the efficient functioning of the school's operations. This may involve supervising school support staff, guiding them in the meticulous administration of tasks related to financial management, asset maintenance, and human resource coordination. Your adept management would ensure that the school's financial operations adhere to established standards and contribute to the overall success of the institution. A core aspect of your role is to administer and report on the financial integrity of the school's business operations. This should mean offering valuable input into financial planning and budgeting, where your insights play a role in ensuring the fiscal health of the school. Your strategic involvement in the development of Business and Marketing Plans, in collaboration with the Principal and the Executive Management Team, underscores your commitment to the school's long-term objectives. Additionally, you should actively monitor the school's financial performance against these plans, emphasizing a proactive and results-driven approach to financial management. Beyond the financial realm, your responsibilities would extend to participating in committees and working groups, ensuring that your strategies align with both school-based and regional business targets, contributing to the broader success of the school.

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 Anthony Greco, Principal on [phone] or [e-mail]

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 2021-2025 for more details.

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; 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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1063236

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, 6 November 2026