This is a 6 month fixed term, part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

Dumbleyung Primary School is a small, community-oriented school with 60 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6). Students and staff are well-known to each other and share a sense of belonging and pride in their school.

As a small school, we can take advantage of opportunities not available to bigger schools and our students enjoy a range of experiences that enhance their primary education. Our small staff support each other to achieve great things for our students, and all contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture.

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

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The Role

As the Manager Corporate Services (MCS) the successful applicant will work closely with the principal to establish and be responsible for the financial, physical and human resource processes of the school to deliver improved outcomes for the school community. The successful applicant will ideally be able to work independently with autonomy. They will oversee the business operations and work collaboratively within a small team, embedding the school culture and promoting excellence. The successful applicant will ideally have flexible communication skills and, as a leader in the school, model exemplary professionalism and commitment to exceptional customer service; maintaining confidentiality at all times and ensuring the community has complete confidence in the school.

The MCS will be responsible for implementing sound, consistent management and budgeting practices and systems in line with Department Policies and Procedures. The successful applicant will ideally foster effective human resource management practices,



occupational safety and health procedures and display strategic oversight and effective management of buildings, facilities and assets at the school while providing reception and customer service.

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 Melanie Capper, Principal on or emailing

During the school holidays, please contact Melanie Capper on

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 for more details.

Eligibility

- be an Australian or Current 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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS

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, 26 October 2026

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📌 Manager Corporate Services (Fitzroy Crossing)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
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