This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026
Churchlands Primary School (PS) was established in 1965 and continues to grow as an exemplary Independent Public School with students enrolled in Kindergarten to Year 6, representing 47 nationalities.
Our students are engaged, empowered and they excel! Our school vision is to provide all students with deep learning and experiences to develop their communication and creative skills in an environment where they are inspired to achieve their personal best.
Find out more about our school by visiting churchlandsps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager Corporate Services to join our leadership team.
We are ideally seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated professional who displays initiative, strong leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a high-performing team. The successful applicant would play a pivotal role in supporting the Principal and Executive Team to maintain a school environment that prioritises student wellbeing, fosters positive relationships, and engages the broader school community.
Some of your key responsibilities would be:
- Providing strategic and operational leadership in financial management, human resources, and corporate services.
- Mentor, develop, and manage school support staff to ensure a cohesive and effective team.
- Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with staff, parents, and external stakeholders.
- Contributing to strategic planning and budgeting processes to support high-quality teaching and learning.
- Ensuring compliance with Department of Education policies and procedures.
The successful applicant should ideally possess high-level interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships. Strong knowledge and experience in financial management, budgeting, and resource planning with proven ability to lead and manage staff effectively is highly desirable. The successful applicant will ideally have excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure. Innovative and strategic thinker with a commitment to continuous improvement and understanding of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and The Resilience Project is highly desirable.
Join us in making a difference at Churchlands PS, where we are committed to excellence in education and wellbeing.
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 Kim Fraser, Principal on (08) 9253 9450 or emailing Kim.Fraser@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Kim Fraser on 0400 994 926
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 two (2) 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 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: IPS/SS1024091
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, 3 February 2026
