Job opportunity

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing January, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

Are you an experienced and dynamic professional ready to take on a leadership role in a vibrant school community?

Albany Senior High School (SHS) is on the lookout for a highly motivated and capable Manager Corporate Services (MCS) to oversee the day-to-day operations of our school’s financial, human, and physical resources. This is a fulltime, fixed term Level 5 Public Service position, commencing early January, 2026.

Albany SHS is a distinguished Independent Public School with a long-standing tradition of academic achievement, sporting excellence, and leadership development. As a key institution in the Albany community, we are committed to providing a nurturing and dynamic educational environment for students in Years 7 to 12. Our diverse educational offerings are tailored to support each student's unique aspirations and potential. In 2022, Albany SHS was proudly selected to join a select group of Public Schools offering a Gifted and Talented program, showcasing our dedication to fostering exceptional talent and providing enriched learning experiences.

At Albany SHS, we foster a vibrant and innovative learning environment where students and staff are encouraged to embrace opportunities, strive for excellence, and celebrate success. Our core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience guide everything we do. A fundamental priority of our school is Belonging and Connectedness. We create the conditions for learning through a collaborative culture, ensuring an inclusive, supportive environment where all members of our community feel connected. A positive learning environment is strengthened through the consistent implementation of wrap-around support and holistic learning skills, promoting student wellbeing and success. We are committed to supporting the pastoral care and wellbeing of our students, ensuring a restorative, culturally responsive, and inclusive school culture where every young person is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

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

The Role

As our MCS, you’ll work closely with the Principal and Executive Leadership Team to support the strategic direction of the school. You’ll ideally lead critical business functions and help ensure our operations run smoothly and efficiently. This is your chance to make a real and lasting impact on our school community.

You should be an integral member of the school’s leadership team, contributing to innovative planning, operational excellence, and positive change across our school community. We’re looking for someone who’s not just great with systems and processes, but also enjoys building strong, collaborative relationships and has outstanding interpersonal skills.

Key Areas of Responsibility would include:

• Human Resources: Lead and manage all school support staff, including recruitment, induction, performance development, and workforce planning. Your leadership will ideally empower teams to align with the school’s strategic goals.
• Financial Management: Oversee financial planning, budgeting, procurement, and reporting. You should ensure financial operations are compliant, transparent, and strategically sound.
• Resource & Asset Management: Manage the school’s physical resources, from facilities to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems. You will ideally have an understanding of Work health and Safety legislation and contribute to the development of business and marketing plans in partnership with the leadership team.
• Operational Leadership: Help lead the school’s operations and governance, with a focus on compliance, office administration systems, facilities, and workforce development. You’ll be at the heart of driving school-wide improvements and efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with staff, committees, and external partners to support the delivery of strategic objectives. You’ll ideally represent the school on working groups and regional initiatives as needed.

About You

We’re seeking someone who brings not only professional expertise but also a proactive, solutions focused mindset. You will ideally be confident leading teams, undertaking monetary and fiscal responsibilities, and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.

We highly value:

• Leadership Experience: An established competence in leading human resource and financial functions within a school setting, and the confidence to manage staff and operations effectively.
• Financial Skills: Albany SHS has an annual budget in excess of 13 million dollars. The successful applicant will ideally possess strong financial planning and management skills, with the ability to monitor budgets, develop plans and support high level financial decisions.
• Strategic Thinking: A desire to contribute to the long-term success of the school through thoughtful planning and active participation in key initiatives.
• Relationship Building: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, parents, and the broader school community.
• Technical Know-How: An understanding of school network and operating systems including Kaartdijin/Compass, SIS, RM Finance, HRMIS, IKON, and RAMS will be viewed favourably.
• Work, Health and Safety: A knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies and practices will be highly regarded, as we are committed to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace for all staff.

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 Jo Stephen, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6821 1700 or emailing jo.stephen@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

• A five (5) 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/SS1014550

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, 15 December 2025