This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Willetton Senior High School (SHS) is one of the largest schools in Western Australia, with a student population in excess of 2700, approximately 230 teaching staff and 145 support staff on campus. At the centre of Willetton SHS is our vastly diverse student population, drawn from diverse geographic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Willetton SHS is the school of choice for many local and international families, and relationships between the school and community are actively nurtured and valued. Our success stems from our emphasis on superior learning experiences, with our school defining and celebrating success as achievement of personal best.
Guided by the belief in every student's potential, Willetton SHS prioritises safe and inspiring environments for both learners and educators. Through nurturing self-worth and community contribution, our school values of care, respect and excellence are imparted upon our students to shape a positive culture known as the "Willo Way." With a commitment to holistic development, Willetton SHS offers selective programs in Basketball and Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), along with a range of opportunities designed to enrich students’ academic experience. Our curriculum encourages social responsibility, contribution to community and practical skills essential for life beyond school.
There is a strong focus on pastoral care at Willetton SHS and our staff are exemplary practitioners committed to creating balanced, challenging and exciting learning environments that foster a lifelong love of learning and empower students to take responsibility for their educational journey. We provide and encourage opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff, supporting our commitment to delivering engaging and purposeful learning environments.
Find out more about our school by visiting Willetton Senior High School or Schools Online.
The Role
In this role, the successful applicant will oversee school business operations, ensuring effective financial management, compliance, and reporting. You will contribute to budgeting and financial planning, monitor expenditure, and provide accurate financial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making.
You will coordinate corporate services, including human resources, payroll, recruitment, and leave management, ensuring alignment with policies and operational needs. The role also involves managing procurement, facilities, and assets, as well as supporting the delivery of the School Business Plan and key organisational reports.
Additionally, you will lead and supervise administrative staff, ensuring efficient processes and high-quality service delivery across the school.
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 Kerry Date, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9495 7400 or emailing Kerry.Date@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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated well developed written and verbal communication 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 identify 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/SS1044979
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, 29 May 2026
