Manager Corporate Services

Department of Education; Kirup; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Education's Kirup Primary School in Kirup, Western Australia, announces a permanent part-time (0.7 FTE) role commencing Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will work with the Principal to manage financial, physical and human resource processes across the school, with flexible start/finish times across the week.

Based in Kirup, near Bunbury, the role covers budgeting, financial planning, HR management, staff recruitment and supervision, using HRMIS, RM Finance and SIS.

Qualifications

• Experience in school financial management and HR processes.
• Ability to work with Principal and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with HRMIS, RM Finance and SIS systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial, physical and human resource processes of the school.
• Assist with budgeting and financial planning.
• Recruit, supervise and manage support staff.
• Engage with stakeholders and build community links.

Skills

Human resource management

Financial planning

Budgeting

Staff recruitment

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

HRMIS

RM Finance

SIS

SCF

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.7 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027 Please note that there is flexibility within the FTE to alter the start and finish times to work across the week. Nestled in the charming rural town of Kirup, just 55km from Bunbury on the Southwest Highway between Donnybrook and Balingup, Kirup Primary School offers a warm and inclusive learning environment where children thrive both academically and personally.

We cater to students from Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6), offering a quality education tailored to each child's individual needs. With small class sizes and a strong teacher-to-student ratio, every child receives the attention they deserve, including those requiring enrichment or additional support. Our purpose is simple: to create a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can reach their full potential; academically, socially, creatively, and emotionally.

We believe that learning is most successful when students, staff, and families work together in a spirit of trust, communication, and joy. Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to 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 and ideally possess 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). You will be primarily responsible for human resource management and finance and planning. The successful applicant will have the opportunity 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 Lisa Coon, Principal on [phone] or emailing [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

To work with us, you must:

• 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: SS/SS1071377 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, 20 November 2026