This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Kambalda Primary School is a small regional school approximately 631km north-east of Perth and 58km south of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, the nearest regional city. We are highly valued in the Kambalda community with a reputation of caring and attentive instruction, catering for the academic, social, physical and emotional individual needs of each student.
Our values of resilience, organisation, persistence, confidence and getting along are embedded in the way we operate and underpin everything we do. We provide a safe, warm and welcoming learning environment that supports every child to achieve their very best, while ensuring every member of staff feels valued, supported and respected.
Learning programs are tailored to suit students' interests, passions and academic ability. We have an innovative, exciting, and stimulating learning environment to ignite the imagination of all students and we continually monitor and review all programs to ensure they remain effective, relevant and current.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.kambaldaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The successful applicant will work closely with the Principal to establish and be responsible for the financial, physical and human resource processes of the school. As part of the role, you would work with the Administration Support Team who are focused on delivering improved outcomes for the school community, and who share a strong team ethos and a solutions focused outlook.
The successful applicant will ideally display the ability to work independently with autonomy. In this role, you would oversee the business operations and work collaboratively with a team, embedding the school culture and ethos. You should ideally be flexible and reliable and have excellent conceptual, interpersonal, communication, staff management and problem-solving skills.
The Manager Corporate Services would be responsible for implementing sound consistent management and budgeting practices and systems. Additionally, review current school financial practices and implement improvements. The successful applicant would ideally foster effective human resource management practices and display strategic oversight and effective management of buildings, facilities and assets at the school.
You would work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment committed to building quality communication with all stakeholders, including Department of Education representatives, parents, Teachers, Education Assistants, Parents and Citizens, external business and community groups.
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 Katrina Tedge, Principal on (08) 9027 2900 or emailing Katrina.Tedge@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Katrina Tedge on 0417 976 120.
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
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated leadership skills in the delivery of business outcomes and sound customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated well developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to use effective negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated sound financial management skills, including budget preparation and the ability to interpret and apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated sound human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and/or apply human resource management practices and systems.
- Demonstrated ability to provide input into the development, implementation and monitoring of business and marketing plans.
- Demonstrated sound conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills.
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: SS/SS1021083
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 Thursday, 5 March 2026
