Manager Corporate Services

Branch: North Parmelia Primary School

Division: South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 4, $90,161 - $94,587 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: Parmelia

Closing Date: 2026-05-07 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
• published jdf - generic - manager corporate services - schools - min l4.pdf

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026 North Parmelia Primary School (PS) has established excellent partnerships within the local community. The school is situated in, and is well supported by, the City of Kwinana. This interaction occurs through programs such as The Leadership, Youth and Respect in Kwinana (LYRIK) Awards and participation in local land care activities. Foodbank supports the Breakfast Club, which occurs on Thursday mornings. The Smith Family supports a Learning Club in the school, and many students benefit from the Learning for Life Scholarships delivered by the Smith Family. North Parmelia PS is fortunate to have several long serving volunteers that provide invaluable support in the school.

North Parmelia PS's vision is 'Together, we will be daring and robust learners.' This vision shapes the operation of the school.

Find out more about our school by visiting North Parmelia Primary School or Schools Online.

The Role

The successful applicant is responsible for overseeing the school’s business operations, including the management of financial, physical, and human resources, and the supervision of school support staff. Working closely with the Principal and Executive team, the position provides strategic advice on financial planning, budgeting, and workforce and business planning to support the school’s operational and strategic objectives.

This role ensures effective financial management and reporting across diverse funding sources, while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and Departmental policies. It also involves developing and monitoring asset management strategies for school facilities and resources, supporting corporate reporting requirements, and contributing to school and regional committees to ensure alignment with organisational goals.

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 Erin Turner, Principal on (08) 6173 8500 or emailing erin.russell@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
• A 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/SS1038959

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 Thursday, 7 May 2026