This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

At Dianella Heights Primary School (PS), our staff and community work collaboratively through a shared vision, to assist students to develop, extend and meet their potential. We provide a supportive environment for all our students, where the teaching and learning process thrives. We have established a clear vision and direction, developed in consultation with our staff, School Board and our P&C. Central to our approach are shared pedagogy, accountability for student learning, research-based professional learning, coaching and mentoring, and developing high levels of staff morale.

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

The Role

As the Manager Corporate Services, your central responsibility is to effectively lead and manage the school's critical business components. In this role, you play a key part in ensuring the efficient functioning of the school's operations. This involves managing and developing school support staff through targeted and on the job professional learning; guiding them in the meticulous administration of tasks related to financial and asset management, school governance, human resource management, student administration and all school business operations. Your effective management of the diverse responsibilities of the role ensures that the school's operations comply with Department of Education policies, procedures and financial requirements and contribute to the overall success of the school.

A core aspect of the role is to administer and report on the financial integrity of the school's business operations. This includes leading the financial planning and budgeting processes, where your insights play a role in ensuring the fiscal health of the school. Your strategic involvement in the development of Business and Marketing Plans, in collaboration with the Principal and the Administrative team, underscores your commitment to the school's long-term objectives.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are highly desirable, together with the ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders. The role requires someone with a high level of initiative, attention to detail, adaptability and the capacity to manage change and competing priorities in a busy school environment. Knowledge of RM Finance, RM Billing, Asset Manager, Integris and Compass is highly desirable.

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 Jackie Kelly, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9218 1450 or emailing jackie.j.kelly@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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; 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/SS1067723

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 Tuesday, 3 November 2026.