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

At Canning Vale College, our staff are committed to our vision of 'Creating Futures' for every child. This is achieved when each child leaves with the knowledge, skills and values to transition to university, further training or employment. We believe our strong partnership with caregivers and students; ensures we achieve this aim. We are a large, comprehensive and modern secondary school catering for children from Years 7 to 12. Children benefit from the variety of subject choices and resources, including specialist teachers and state of the art facilities offering the best chance of achieving at the highest level.

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

The Role

Canning Vale College is seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive Manager Corporate Services (MCS). As MCS, you will play an important role in supporting this work through the effective management of the school’s corporate services.

Working closely with the Principal and Executive Team, you will ideally provide high-level advice and operational input into financial planning, workforce planning and the development and implementation of the school’s business and operational priorities. You will ideally oversee the school’s financial performance and ensure effective corporate services systems and processes are in place, with a strong focus on accountability, compliance, risk management and the responsible management of school resources.

The successful applicant will ideally lead and manage a diverse team of school support staff and be responsible for the effective delivery of corporate services across the school. This includes financial and human resource management, budget preparation and monitoring, financial reporting and procurement, asset and facilities management, information management and the development and implementation of effective administrative processes.

You will ideally be a collaborative and solutions-focused manager with highly developed communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, sound judgement and strong problem-solving capability. The capacity to provide practical advice, respond effectively to complex operational issues and build positive working relationships with staff, families, the School Board, external agencies and community partners 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 Dean Gurr, Principal, on (08) 9334 9001 or emailing Dean.Gurr@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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

Short listed applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

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/SS1066606

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  Monday, 19 October 2026