Manager Corporate Services

Department of Education; Mount Margaret; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Education invites applications for a permanent part-time Manager of Corporate Services (MCS) at Mount Margaret School. The role focuses on financial, physical and human resources, ensuring efficient school operations and governance.

You will supervise support staff, assist budgeting, and contribute to planning with the Principal and Executive Team. The MCS will also engage in committees and regional initiatives, fostering strong ties with local communities and mining partners to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated financial management skills, including budgeting input.
• Ability to supervise school support staff and coordinate tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Customer service orientation and stakeholder liaison.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the school's financial, physical and human resources to ensure efficient operations.
• Supervise support staff and guide administrative processes.
• Contribute to financial planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Develop and monitor Business and Marketing Plans with the Principal and Executive Team.
• Participate in committees and working groups to align with regional targets.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Financial management

Budgeting

Analytical thinking

Job description

The Role

This is a permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026 Mount Margaret Aboriginal Community is situated 32 kilometres southwest of Laverton on an unsealed road and 330 kms northeast of WA's largest provincial city, Kalgoorlie. Please note that the Manager of Corporate Services (MCS) position is located at Goldfields Education Regional Office in Kalgoorlie, sharing an office with other remote staff. The MCS travels to the school from time to time as required. The school and community have an excellent relationship with local mining companies who support the school in various ways, including our healthy lunch program and provide opportunities for employment. Mt Margaret School exists as an integral part of the Mt Margaret Community. It is committed to providing a flexible, caring learning environment that recognises Aboriginal culture to ensure learning opportunities for all students to achieve success through a quality education. Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online . The Role As the MCS, your central responsibility is to assist in providing a comprehensive oversight of the school's critical components, namely financial, physical, and human resources. In this role, you will ideally play a key role in ensuring the efficient functioning of the school's operations. This involves 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 ensures 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 includes 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’ll ideally assist to 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 may 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).

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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or NewZealandcitizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtaina valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consentto 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).

Selection Criteria

• 1. Demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the application of customer service principles and practices.
• 2. Demonstrated financial management skills, including input into budget preparation and the ability toapplyfinancial and accounting practices and procedures.
• 5. Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills.

Shortlisted applicantswillhavetheirskillsandexperiencesinrelation to theremaining selection criteria outlined in theattached JDFassessedin the further stages of the recruitment process.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1067099

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. Thismayincludecircumstanceswhere thesuccessful applicantdeclinesor vacatestheposition. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to thisselection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm(AWST) on Monday, 26 October 2026