Manager Corporate Services

Manager Corporate Services

Branch: Kalannie Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - Wheatbelt Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $84,299 - $90,434 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time

FTE: 0.8

Location: Kalannie

Closing Date: 2026-08-07 4:30 PM

This is a 3 month fixed term, part-time position commencing Term 4, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

Kalannie Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School in the heart of the Northern Wheatbelt, 260 km north-east of Perth. Proudly part of the Level 3 Wheatbelt North Network, we deliver high-quality education from Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) in a safe, caring, and supportive environment where every child is known and valued. Students learn in small, multi-aged classes with access to modern facilities, specialist services, and engaging programs that meet diverse needs. Our staff diligently create Kalannie PS as a place where students thrive academically, socially, and personally. Guided by our motto, “Ours is the Future,” we work in strong partnership with families and the Kalannie community to support student success, wellbeing, and active citizenship.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

Kalannie PS is seeking an experienced, motivated, and highly organised individual to fill the position of Manager Corporate Services.

The Manager Corporate Services is responsible for implementing sound consistent management and budgeting practices and systems. The successful applicant will ideally have well established financial management capabilities and possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. You should also review current school financial practices, implement improvements, and have experience in using the Schools Resourcing System. You will ideally be flexible and reliable and able to work independently with autonomy. Proven experience in a Primary School setting would be highly regarded.

The successful applicant will work with the Administration on delivering improved outcomes. As a member of the leadership team, the Manager Corporate Services shares the responsibility for inspiring and leading support staff in their commitment to the core values of the school and will provide strategic advice on financial and physical resourcing processes.

The Manager Corporate Services is intrinsically involved in the implementation of the school's Strategic Plan and the implementation of changes necessary for the progression of our priorities. The successful applicant should also have a broad understanding of relevant legislation, reporting and governance requirements relating to the role, and effectively display the ability to lead a team of school support staff.

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 Kate McCreery, Principal on (08) 9666 2400 or Kate.Mccreery@education.wa.edu.au. During the school holidays, please contact Kate McCreery on 0411 047 260.

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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

1. Demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the application of customer service principles and practices.
2. Demonstrated financial management skills, including input into budget preparation and the ability to apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
3. Demonstrated human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and/or apply human resource management practices and systems.

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/SS1057446

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 Friday, 7 August 2026