We are seeking to establish a pool of Manager Corporate Services for permanent and fixed term, full-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Wirrabirra Primary School (PS) is located in Gosnells with approximately 350 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We are co-located with Wirrabirra Education Support Centre; staff from both schools work in collaboration to maximise learning opportunities for all students.

Our school vision of Learn, Grow, Care reflects the aspirations and core beliefs of our school and community. Our vision is the driving force behind all decisions, policies and processes and is reflected in all aspects of the daily management and operations of our school.

Currently, our school offers specialist programs in Physical Education, Arts (Music/Visual), and Languages (Indonesian). As a professional and committed staff, we have high expectations for ourselves and our students and create enabling conditions that allow students to achieve success.

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

The Role

As the Manager Corporate Services, the suitable applicant’s central responsibility is to provide comprehensive oversight of the school's critical components, namely financial, physical, and human resources. In this role, you 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 close collaboration with the Principal and the Leadership Team, underscores your commitment to the school's long-term objectives.

Additionally, suitable applicants actively monitor the school's financial performance against these plans, emphasising 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).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kylie Salamon, Principal, on (08) 9234 6800 or emailing Kylie.Salamon@education.wa.edu.au.

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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A three (3) page statement addressing selection criteria one, two, three and four as outlined in the attached JDF
  • 1. Demonstrated leadership skills in the delivery of business outcomes and sound customer service principles and practices.
  • 2. Demonstrated well developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to use effective negotiation skills.
  • 3. Demonstrated sound financial management skills, including budget preparation and the ability to interpret and apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
  • 4. Demonstrated sound human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and/or apply human resource management practices and systems.

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/SS1062276

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 25 September 2026