This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

At Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre (CHS ESC) our highly skilled staff work collaboratively to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment to meet the diverse learning needs of all students. Together with our students, parents, and wider community, we have high expectations for the delivery of differentiated instructional educational programs and positive behaviour support through collaborative proactive solutions. Our mission is simple but powerful; “Every student flourishing with the skills, knowledge, and optimal wellbeing to lead fulfilling lives”.

Warnbro CHS ESC is co-located with Warnbro Community High School with staff and students sharing equal citizenship across both schools. The school consists of Middle School for students in Years 7, 8 and 9 and Senior School for students in Years 10, 11 and 12. The school is in the southern corridor of Perth, 50 kilometres from the Perth CBD.

Find out more about our school by visiting warnbroesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

Want to learn more about our school and the ways we help students flourish? Visit our Facebook page to see what makes Warnbro CHS ESC special.

The Role

As a Manager of Corporate Services, you would play a pivotal role in the effective administration and financial management of the school, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures. The position oversees key operational areas including finance, human resources, asset management, and school support services. Your adept management ensures that the school's financial operations adhere to established standards and contribute to the overall success of the institution.

The Manager of Corporate Services would be responsible for preparing and monitoring budgets, managing procurement and contracts, coordinating payroll and leave processes, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. You may also supervise Allied Professional staff and contribute to workforce planning, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.

In addition to operational leadership, the Manager of Corporate Services would support strategic planning and decision-making by providing timely and accurate advice to the Principal and Executive Team and the School Board. You should ensure the school’s resources are aligned with educational priorities and maintain accountability for compliance with relevant legislation and departmental standards. The successful applicant will ideally have high-level communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with a strong focus on service delivery, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement.

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 Charlotte Gardiner, Deputy Principal on (08) 9528 9499 or emailing Charlotte.Gardiner@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au 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

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).

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; and
• A three (3) page statement addressing selection criteria 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7 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.
  • 4. Demonstrated experience in the application of high-level customer service principles and practices.
  • 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.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1060060

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, 13 November 2026