This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Are you looking for a role where you are genuinely valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference? At Ellen Stirling Primary School (PS), the Manager Corporate Services (MCS) is a key leadership position embedded in a culture of collaboration, respect, and growth.
As a proudly Independent Public School, we are committed to nurturing a positive and inclusive culture where every team member feels seen, heard, and supported. The MCS is a vital part of our leadership team, contributing to the strategic direction and daily operations of our vibrant school community. You’ll work alongside passionate educators and professionals who care deeply about our students, each other, and the future we’re shaping together.
We invest in our people. From professional development and mentoring to leadership opportunities and well-being support, you’ll be encouraged to thrive in your role and develop your skills in a forward-thinking and values-driven environment.
Why Choose Ellen Stirling Primary School?
- A warm, welcoming team culture built on mutual trust, shared purpose, and high expectations
- A balanced approach to learning, blending explicit instruction with purposeful play
- Clear vision, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Opportunities to grow your leadership capacity in a supportive school environment
- A strong moral purpose: “To provide a safe, enriched learning and teaching environment driven by high expectations for success”
Our school motto, “Explore, Discover, Grow,” isn’t just for our students - it’s for our staff too
We cater for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and proudly serve the families of Coolamon and parts of Aveley in Ellenbrook. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do, and we actively create a workplace where you can be your best, every day.
Find out more about our school by visiting ellenstirlingps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
At Ellen Stirling PS, the MCS works closely with the principal and is a valued member of the Executive Leadership Team. We are seeking a passionate, experienced and effective MCS who ideally:
- Builds and maintains positive relationships with staff, students, parents and community.
- Thinks critically to problem solve and displays agility.
- Works collaboratively as an effective team member to support the school’s business objectives.
- Values feedback and seeks opportunities to learn, grow and develop.
- Understands and models our values.
Our MCS is responsible for managing the school’s financial, physical, and human resources. This may include:
- Finance, budgeting and procurement.
- Building and assets, including information and communication technology (ICT).
- Recruitment, selection and induction.
- Promotions and public relations.
- School and student administration.
Reporting directly to the principal, the MCS supervises all support staff (such as cleaners and school officers), manages staff performance and development, and works with the Executive Leadership Team to strategically manage and lead change. The MCS would be working with individuals, teams, committees and external stakeholders to support and progress the school’s strategic priority areas, whilst ensuring administrative processes are compliant with relevant legislation and Department policy and guidelines.
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 Paul Fuller, Principal, on (08) 6497 4200 or by emailing Paul.Fuller@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Paul Fuller on 0481 011 152.
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.
All selection criteria will be assessed throughout the selection 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/SS975798
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, 25 July 2025.
