This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
Margaret River Primary School (PS) is a level 5 school located in a picturesque setting with established gardens. There is strong community support for the school, parents and the local community actively assist in school activities. Our school ethos is Innovate, Engage and Inspire and students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of specialist areas in and out of school to complement the core learning curriculum.
The teaching staff bring considerable experience and stability to the school and the programs offered. The school actively promotes inclusive pastoral care and fosters the development of social and emotional well-being. We take a whole school approach to literacy and numeracy.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.mriverps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The Manager Corporate Services (MCS) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective administration and financial management of Margaret River PS. This position provides high-level leadership across key operational areas including finance, human resources, asset management, procurement, and school support services, ensuring full compliance with Department of Education policies and procedures.
As the MCS, you should oversee the preparation and monitoring of budgets, manage contracts and procurement processes, coordinate payroll and leave, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. You would also lead and support the Allied Professional team, contributing to workforce planning and fostering a collaborative, efficient, and service-oriented workplace culture.
In addition to operational leadership, the MCS provides strategic advice to the principal, supporting evidence-based decision-making and aligning school resources with educational priorities. The successful applicant will ideally display exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with a strong commitment to service excellence, 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 Christopher Walker, Principal on (08) 9757 8500 or emailing Christopher.Walker2@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Chris Walker on 0468 964 007.
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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated high-level human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and/or apply human resource management practices and processes.
- Demonstrated high-level financial management skills, including budget preparation and the ability to understand and apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated high-level written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated experience in the application of high-level customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated experience in effective leadership of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high-level human resource consultancy and financial advice in the development, implementation and management of business and marketing plans.
- Demonstrated well developed problem solving 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/SS1008183
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, 30 January 2026
