This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026.
Creaney Education Support Centre is an Independent Public School that caters for children with special needs aged between four and twelve years old. Our students have varying degrees of intellectual and/or physical disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder. With specially trained staff and well-appointed facilities, we are able to offer individualised programs that best suit the diverse needs of each of our students within a safe and inclusive environment.
We share a campus with Creaney Primary School in the suburb of Kingsley. This location allows us to offer a range of opportunities for children to integrate with their mainstream peers.
Find out more about our school by visiting creaneyesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As the Manager Corporate Services, you will ideally possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills which would assist when working with the leadership team, staff, families and the wider community. These skills would see you negotiate effectively, develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels as we build and operate this school.
The successful applicant will ideally have a strong Information Communication Technology (ICT) skillset and experience in asset and resource management. Experience in Human Resource Management, Workers Compensations and employee support is highly desirable.
Experience in the application of School Information System (SIS), Compass, ICT Dashboard, RM Finance and Asset Manager are sought after. A sound knowledge of Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS) software, marketing and branding, use of Disability Resourcing system and Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) are also highly desirable.
Utilising your outstanding financial management skills and strategic leadership, you may be responsible for the development and deployment of physical and financial resources in delivering services for the special needs requirements of our school community.
The ideal candidate should model strong leadership, professionalism, and a deep commitment to person‑centred service. With a disability‑inclusive approach, you should empower your team to enhance student outcomes and ensure every learner and family experiences our school as welcoming, respectful and accessible.
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 Storm Breen, Principal, on (08) 9408 2950 or by emailing storm.breen@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Storm Breen on 0467 784 396.
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 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: IPS/SS1030651
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, 23 April 2026
