This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
East Victoria Park Primary School (PS) is a level 5 Independent Public School located on the corner of Mint St and Beatty Ave that caters for a diverse range of students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The site is shared with an Education Support Centre whose students integrate with the Primary School.
Find out more about our school by visiting eastvictoriapark.ps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
East Victoria Park PS is seeking an innovative and collaborative Manager Corporate Services (MCS) to join their administration team.
As the MCS you will work closely with the Principal and leadership team to manage the day to day financial, physical and human resources in line with the business needs of the school. Good, applied knowledge of Department policies, processes, procedures, and online platforms along with an ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively is desirable.
What is best for our students is at the forefront of all we do. The office team continually look to create systems and processes that allow teachers to focus on teaching and learning, as well as displaying a ‘can do’ approach to solving problems.
The East Victoria Park PS community is very invested in their children’s education. The MCS ideally requires excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to quickly build and maintain a friendly, open, and welcoming school office environment with students, staff, caregivers, and the wider community. We value our office team being active and involved members of staff and community through interactions and support of school governance, that includes the school Board and Parent and Community.
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 Knowles, Principal, on (08) 6228 0700 or emailing Kim.Knowles@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Kim Knowles on 0437 151 949.
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/SS1035110
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, 9 April 2026.
