This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
We are appointing a permanent, full-time Manager Corporate Services. This is a unique position for a Primary School, in that it is a Level 6, Public Service position. Commencement is ideally in June 2025, however this is flexibility to commence on or by the start of term 3 (21 July 2025)
Piara Waters Primary School (PS) opened in February 2012 catering for students in Kindergarten to Year 6 and is located in the suburb of Piara Waters (South Metropolitan Education Region). It is one of the largest primary schools in the state and staff benefit from working in a large collaborative team to continually build their knowledge. As an Independent Public School, we utilise the flexibilities afforded to us to ensure the highest possible outcomes for students.
Find out more about our school by visiting piarawatersps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a member of the school’s executive team, the Manager Corporate Services is responsible for the delivery of quality corporate services to Piara Waters PS staff, students and the school community.
You will lead the Corporate Services team (Business Support Officer, School Officers, Network Officer, Cleaners and Gardeners) and support the Education team, to ensure a safe and effective learning environment, where facilities are purposeful, and resources are prioritized to enhance learning outcomes for students.
The Manager Corporate Services is responsible for implementing sound consistent management and budgeting practices and systems. The successful applicant will ideally have well established financial management capabilities, be a strategic leader and possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. The Manager Corporate Services should be flexible, reliable and able to work independently with autonomy.
As a member of the leadership team, the Manager Corporate Services will share the responsibility for inspiring and leading staff in their commitment to the values and priorities of the school. Every decision is focused on every classroom, and every student, every day. You will love working at Piara Waters PS and we will love working with you!
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 Alison Ramm, Principal on (08) 9397 4300 or Alison.Ramm@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Alison Ramm on 0438 924 649
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated highly developed skills leading, managing, and facilitating a team to deliver strategic business outcomes using sound customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated substantial knowledge and experience in financial management and budget preparation and an understanding of the financial regulatory framework, including the Australian Accounting Standards, the Financial Management Act, tax legislatures and other relevant legislation.
- Demonstrated highly developed human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and apply human resource management practices and systems.
- Demonstrated substantial experience in the development, implementation, management and monitoring of strategic business, marketing and operational plans.
- Demonstrated highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult, collaborate and negotiate effectively with a wide range of individuals at all levels.
- Demonstrated substantial research, conceptual and risk management skills, including the ability to provide innovative solutions to strategic and complex problems and issues.
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/SS966668
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 Monday, 12 May 2025
