Manager Corporate Services

Department of Education; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education in Western Australia seeks a permanent full-time administrator to lead financial, HR and workforce planning for a school. You will work closely with the Principal to ensure efficient operations and strong community links, while supporting staff recruitment and budgeting processes.

The role requires independent work as well as collaboration with leadership, and a solid understanding of HRMIS, RM Finance and SIS systems.

Qualifications

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and with others in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the financial, physical and human resource processes of the school.
• Support business operations, financial planning and budgeting activities.
• Recruit, supervise and manage school support staff; liaise with Principal and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

HRMIS

RM Finance

Student Information System (SIS)

Student Centred Funding (SCF)

Job description

The Role

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026. Our students enjoy a positive and supportive learning environment responsive to their particular abilities and learning styles. We believe in an educational experience that promotes Tolerance, Honesty, Excellence, Respect and Responsibility where every child is encouraged to display effort and integrity. Our experienced staff encourage our students to imagine the possibilities, create opportunities and achieve their dreams in a safe learning environment. We work together with our community to develop in our students, a life-long love of learning to give them the tools to thrive in their lives after school. We have high expectations of staff and students, cultivating excellence in teaching through evidenced-based practices, a continuous cycle of improvement and a positive, culturally inclusive learning environment. Find out more about our school by visiting govo.wa.edu.au or Schools Online . The successful applicant would work closely with the Principal to establish and be responsible for the financial, physical and human resource processes of the school. The successful applicant should assist with the business operations, financial planning and budgeting, and work with the principal to recruit, supervise and manage support staff. The successful applicant will ideally have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. It would be highly desirable for the successful applicant to possess a proficient understanding of Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS), RM Finance, Student Centred Funding (SCF), staff recruitment processes and Student Information Systems (SIS) as your role heavily involves these programs to manage human resource management and finance and planning for the school. The successful applicant will ideally have the ability to work in a collaborative team environment committed to building quality communication with all stakeholders and developing strong community relationships and links. You should display outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. You should also have outstanding analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills and will work closely with the leadership of the school to respond to customer enquiries and issues. 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 Lee Barclay, Deputy Principal, on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail] . During the school holidays, please contact Lee Barclay, Deputy Princpal, on 0433 901 805.

Agency Referrals

Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [e-mail] during the advertising period.

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.

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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

Short listed applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

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 [phone] for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1065107 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 Wednesday, 14 October 2026.