This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency.

Darling Range Sports College is a highly successful comprehensive Independent Public School with a student population of around 1,200 and over 130 teaching and support staff. Darling Range Sports College first opened in 1975 as Forrestfield Senior High School and later transitioned to a sports college in 2008. It is unique in Western Australia as the only sports college in the state.

As an Independent Public School, we provide specialist sporting programs in AFL/AFLW, Athletics, Baseball, Basketball, Netball, Rugby League, Soccer and Swimming. Our teams train and play in our state of the art facilities where athletes also have access to the strength and conditioning centre. These specialist sporting programs allow our students to work with elite, national and international level coaches and some of the programs provide students with the opportunity to travel interstate and internationally to compete in sporting competitions. The College also hosts national and international sporting teams.

Find out more about our school by visiting Manager Corporate Services or Schools Online.

The Role

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

A core aspect of your role is to administer and report on the financial integrity of the school's business operations. This includes offering valuable input into financial planning and budgeting, 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 Executive Management Team, underscores your commitment to the school's long-term objectives.

Additionally, you’ll actively monitor the school's financial performance against these plans, emphasizing a proactive and results-driven approach to financial management. Beyond the financial realm, your responsibilities extend to participating in committees and working groups, ensuring that your strategies align with both school-based and regional business targets, contributing to the broader success of 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 Owen Martin, Principal, on (08) 9453 0100 or by emailing Owen.Martin@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Owen Martin on 0436 913 885 or Owen.Martin@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; and
• A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in financial management and budget preparation and an understanding of the financial regulatory framework, including the Australian Accounting Standards, the Financial Management Act, tax legislatures and other relevant legislation.
  • Demonstrated highly developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to consult, collaborate and negotiate with a wide range of individuals at all levels.
  • Demonstrated highly developed skills and experience in managing corporate service functions in a large and complex organisation.
  • Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to develop solutions to complex problems.
  • Demonstrated substantial experience in the development, implementation and monitoring of business plans.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of facilities management, repair and replacement.
  • Demonstrated highly developed human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and apply human resource management practices and systems.

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/SS1048328

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, 28 July 2026.