This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
At Bob Hawke College, we understand the importance of looking after the wellbeing of the whole student. Every student at our College will be well known and valued. Our pastoral care approach has been specifically designed to support young adults. Specialist staff provide students with individual support as well as health and wellbeing programs. All our teaching and essential services staff excel in their profession and inspire and motivate students, encouraging them to take responsibility for themselves, for others and for the world around them
Our students have access to cutting edge technology in state-of-the-art surroundings and world class facilities. Our buildings and workspaces reflect the historical and cultural context of the College and its place in the developing community of Subiaco. Students benefit from strong connections fostered with local business, industry, university and training providers..
Find out more about our school by visiting bobhawkecollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Bob Hawke College are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Associate Manager Corporate Services (AMCS) to join the Essential Services team!
Together with the Manager Corporate Services, the AMCS provides strategic operational input and service provision across the functional areas of the Schools Financial Performance, Promotions and Public Relations, Building and Assets, Human Resources, School and Student Administration aligned with the College’s workforce and business plans. The successful applicant would provide critical leadership in operational enhancement, financial planning, strategic budgeting and ensures our built College environment continues to be a well-resourced, well maintained and an engaging context for teaching and learning.
The AMCS will ideally have developed conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify patterns, process improvements, problems and solutions and the ability to provide input to the development, implementation and monitoring of business and strategic plans. You should model effective and quality customer and administrative support service delivery and use excellent interpersonal and communications skills to work in collaboration with the administration team, school support staff, our school community and teaching staff.
As the AMCS you will ideally coordinate the provision of corporate services and operations by supporting and guiding the team. Your decisions should be aligned with school business targets and objectives and customer service principles and practices. Ideally, you will design and implement procedures and processes which ensure financial integrity, recording, compliance, and reporting requirements of the school business operations while focusing on the efficiency of available resources.
Experience in the use of the following software is desirable however not necessary – Compass, RM Finance, Integris,and Flexipurchase.
The successful applicant will ideally have the following attributes: they will be able to display care; be curious about learning and about learners; be invested in the College and the community; have a sense of humour; and be reflective of themselves and their practice.
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 Joanne Power, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9222 5600 or Joanne.power@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 well developed written communication, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal and negotiate with a wide range of individuals at all levels.
- Demonstrated well developed financial skills, including budget preparation, monitoring and reporting, and the ability to interpret and apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated considerable understanding of, and ability to apply, human resource management and customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated ability to provide input to the development, implementation and monitoring of business and strategic plans.
- Demonstrated sound conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to identify patterns, process improvements, problems and solutions
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/SS1009892
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 Wednesday, 18 March 2026
