This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

Mosman Park School for Deaf Children is a dynamic school which caters for the specific needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. Deaf language and culture are celebrated here, and our bilingual staff and students are proud to communicate in Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and English. This language rich environment allows children to fully access the curriculum and achieve their highest potential. We do not consider deafness to be a disability and our strong ethos of 'Deaf Kids Can!!' permeates through all that we do.

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

The Role

As Manager Corporate Services, the successful applicant will play an important role in the leadership and effective operation of the school. Working collaboratively with the principal and leadership team, the Manager Corporate Services would contribute to financial decision-making, workforce and resource management.

A key responsibility of this position is the line management of Auslan Interpreters, Auslan Language Specialists and Special Needs Education Assistants. These positions have distinct roles, responsibilities and professional boundaries within our school. The successful applicant should display, or be willing to develop, a strong understanding of the different functions and responsibilities of each role and the importance of each in supporting students and classroom programs. This includes recognising the specialist contribution of Auslan Language Specialists to students’ language development, Deaf identity and cultural connection; the role of Auslan Interpreters in facilitating communication access; and the role of Special Needs Education Assistants in supporting students’ individual learning and participation.

The Manager Corporate Services would work closely with teaching staff and school leadership to ensure these staff are effectively deployed, appropriately supported and working within the scope of their respective roles. The ability to lead a diverse team, recognise individual expertise and understand how different staff roles work together to support student outcomes will be highly regarded.

The successful applicant will ideally display highly developed organisational and financial management skills, with the capacity to effectively manage the diverse responsibilities of the role while ensuring compliance with Department of Education policies, procedures and financial requirements. They would provide leadership to corporate services staff and act as an effective liaison between the school, families, Department personnel and the broader community.

We are seeking a positive, collaborative and solutions-focused team member with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. Ideally, the successful applicant would model the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, discretion and confidentiality and actively contribute to a respectful and supportive workplace culture. The ability to communicate and address concerns through appropriate channels and maintain constructive working relationships is highly desirable. 

The successful applicant will ideally have a thorough understanding and operational knowledge of the systems, policies and processes required to effectively manage school corporate services. Experience using RM Finance, RM Billing, RM Asset Manager, Compass, FlexiPurchase and the Recruitment Advertising Management System (RAMS) to maintain, monitor, analyse and extract information would be highly regarded.

Relevant experience in end-of-month, end-of-calendar-year and financial-year reporting will also be highly regarded, together with a sound understanding of Department of Education financial management requirements and government and school procurement processes.

Above all, we are looking for someone who would contribute positively to a workplace characterised by respect, collaboration, professionalism and a shared commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our students and school 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 Monique Smith, Principal, on (08) 6458 7770 or emailing Monique.Smith@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Monique Smith on 0439 902 080 or Monique.Smith@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• 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: SS/SS1064114

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 Wednesday, 14 October 2026