Manager Corporate Services

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 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Maddington Primary School (PS) aims to provide a creative and innovative learning environment for students that is intellectually, emotionally and physically supportive of learning. In fostering this development, our school values reflect the rich diversity of its community and promote positive involvement and interaction between students, staff and parents. Our team of educators are committed to working collaboratively to ensure students benefit from an all-inclusive education.

Maddington Primary School caters for approximately 240 children from Kindergarten to Year 6. The Maddington Primary School ethos is that everyone will be treated with care and respect while inspiring individuals to be the best they can be.

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

The Role

The suitable applicants will work closely with the Principal and be responsible for supporting the Human Resources (HR) management of non-teaching staff and for business operations including financial and accountability processes. As a Manager Corporate Services (MCS) you will support the maintenance of the site and oversee operational continuity and good order. Applicants will ideally be able to offer strategic acumen and will have the capacity to collaborate with the principal and leadership team in driving the strategic direction of the school as outlined in the strategic plan through effective scenario development, day-to-day resourcing and budget monitoring and risk and contingency planning.

At Maddington Primary School (PS) we have a focus on care and support, we are looking for applicants who is compassionate and personable, as well as strategic and efficient. Suitable applicants will ideally have proven, positive and proactive customer service experience in working with a diverse clientele, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, families with trauma backgrounds, families supporting children with disabilities and itinerant families. Ideally, applicants will be able to liaise effectively with volunteers and outside agencies and provide a conduit between the school and community whilst supporting home-school communication processes to ensure messaging is clear and supportive.

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 Leigh Summers, Principal on (08) 9205 5900 or emailing Leigh.Summers@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
• A five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated well developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to use effective negotiation skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in the delivery of business outcomes and sound customer service principles and practices.
  • 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 advice into the development, implementation and monitoring of business and marketing plans.
  • Demonstrated well developed 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/SS1007759

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Attachments

• Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
• jdf - manager corporate services - maddington primary school - min l4 - may 2022.pdf

• Branch: Maddington Primary School
• Division: South Metropolitan Education Region
• Salary: Level 4, $90,161 - $94,587 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)
• Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
• FTE: 0.1-1.0
• Location: Maddington
• Closing Date: 2025-11-18 4:30 PM

• Position Title Manager Corporate Services
• Agency Department of Education
• Salary Level 4, $90,161 - $94,587 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)
• Location Maddington
• Unit/Division South Metropolitan Education Region
• Branch Maddington Primary School
• Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
• Position No. Pool Ref SS/SS1007759
• Closing Date 2025-11-18 4:30 PM