We are seeking to establish a pool of Manager Corporate Services for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2028. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Merriwa Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School which also hosts an Education Support Centre.

Merriwa PS promotes and encourages an inclusive team environment whereby all staff are valued and encouraged to participate in knowledge sharing and collaboration, therefore contributing to a supportive and positive workplace. We have a culturally diverse range of families with some from backgrounds impacted by trauma and poverty.

Find out more about our school by visiting merriwaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As the Manager Corporate Services, you would provide comprehensive oversight of the school's critical components, namely financial, physical, and human resources. In this role, you would play a key role in ensuring the efficient functioning of the school's operations. This would involve supervising school support staff, guiding them in the meticulous administration of tasks related to financial management, asset maintenance, and human resource coordination. Ideally, your adept management would ensure that the school's financial operations adhere to established standards and contribute to the overall success of the institution.

Collaborating closely with the Principal and the executive team, you will ideally actively contribute to the development of business and marketing plans, reflecting a shared commitment to excellence and a positive impact on students' lives. You will ideally possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills which would assist when working with the leadership team, staff, families and the wider 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 Kristopher Fenn, Principal on (08) 6206 2340 or Kristopher.fenn@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A four (4) page statement addressing the 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/SS1057117

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 16 October 2026