This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible
East Kimberley College (EKC) is seeking a strategic and highly accomplished Level 6 Manager of Corporate Services (MCS) to join the leadership team to lead complex administration service delivery.
About our school
EKC is one of the largest Kindergarten to Year 12 schools in the state with approximately 1000 students enrolled. With almost 50% of enrolments being Indigenous, it also has the largest enrolment of Aboriginal students of any school in the State. The College offers all that one would expect in a larger metropolitan school yet has that unique friendly atmosphere typical of a rural community. Our College strives to ensure all students, regardless of ability or style of learning, are provided with the opportunity to reach their full potential in a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
At EKC, our vision is that families and students choose our school and we empower students to succeed. Our values of respect, responsibility, prepared and safety and motto of 'Seek, Strive, Believe, Achieve' guide our staff, students and community to achieve that vision.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.eastkimberleycollege.com or Schools Online.
The Location and Community
Kununurra is the eastern gateway to the Kimberley and offers many opportunities for adventure seekers. Throughout March to October the weather is mild, the surroundings are lush green, and there are many camping and hiking opportunities within a short drive. Lake Kununurra is a 56km stretch of fresh water that runs along the edge of the Town of Kununurra and connects to Lake Argyle, making easy access for fishing and boating. Throughout December to February the wet season fills the local springs and turns on local waterfalls, making Kununurra a beautiful place to live all year round.
For those wanting to explore the Kimberley, the Gibb River Road begins 58kms outside of Kununurra and runs all the way to Broome via a series of sealed and unsealed roads. Campsites and gorges are dotted all the way along. Kununurra also connects to Broome via the sealed Great Northern Highway, which runs through Halls Creek and the Fitzroy Valley Crossing.
For more information about Kununurra visit Destination - Kununurra.
The Role
EKC invites applications from an experienced, strategic and team-focused MCS to join the leadership team of one of Western Australia’s most dynamic and complex regional K–12 schools. This pivotal role contributes directly to the school’s vision of “the school of choice, empowering learners to succeed” by ensuring the school’s corporate, financial, asset, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), administrative and compliance systems operate with excellence, integrity and efficiency in support of student outcomes.
As an integral member of the executive team, the MCS would ideally have highly accomplished expertise in leading and managing school financial and accounting processes, asset and building management, ICT governance, administrative services, business planning, marketing and communications within a large and complex school environment. The successful applicant would provide strategic leadership in the development and deployment of physical, human and financial resources, ensuring systems, structures and services enable a positive school experience for students, staff, families and the wider community.
Working in close partnership with the Principal, the MCS will ideally ensure occupational health and safety, compliance and legislative requirements are embedded into daily operations and future planning. This role relies on exceptional teamwork, organisation, planning and resourcefulness, with the agility to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Highly developed communication and relationship-building skills would be highly regarded, with the capacity to provide courteous, professional and responsive service while maintaining calm, ethical and solutions-focused leadership in complex situations.
The ideal applicant will bring not only proven leadership and corporate services expertise, but also the personal attributes that underpin effective leadership: openness to learning, trustworthiness, resilience, interpersonal acumen, self-awareness and a strong drive to excel. They will be reflective, ethical, collaborative and committed to building respectful relationships across the school and community, modelling integrity and professionalism while fostering a culture of excellence in all aspects of school operations.
The MCS leads an administration team consisting of 12-15 staff consisting of School Support Officers, Business Support Officers, Public Servants, Cleaners, Gardeners, and an ICT Senior Teacher. The MCS is a member of the Executive and College Leadership Teams and Finance committees. They work with the Principal and other leaders to plan, manage, monitor and report a budget of $15-18 million dollars.
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 Learne Dunne, Principal on (08) 9168 4400 or emailing leane.dunne@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 two (2) pages outlining your recent employment history, achievements, and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- Up to four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated highly developed skills leading, managing, and facilitating a team to deliver strategic business outcomes using sound customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated substantial knowledge and experience in financial management and budget preparation and an understanding of the financial regulatory framework, including the Australian Accounting Standards, the Financial Management Act, tax legislatures and other relevant legislation.
- Demonstrated highly developed human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and apply human resource management practices and systems.
- Demonstrated substantial experience in the development, implementation, management and monitoring of strategic business, marketing and operational plans.
- Demonstrated highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult, collaborate and negotiate effectively with a wide range of individuals at all levels.
- Demonstrated substantial research, conceptual 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/SS1023301
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, 27 February 2026.
