This is a permanent full time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Tuart Rise Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School located in Baldivis. It is a modern, state of the art facility which opened in 2015 for students in Kindergarten to Year 6.

Tuart Rise PS is a school where children are at the forefront of everything we do. We value the whole child and believe children have a voice that should be heard. We believe in the importance of addressing both the academic needs and social emotional well-being of our students.

We are passionate about education and maintain high expectations for both staff and students. Our school recruits exemplary staff who share our commitment to excellence. Together, we are building a culture of evidence-based practice, grounded in the belief that every student can achieve high standards, regardless of their background, ability, or personal circumstances.

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

The Role

As a Manager of Corporate Services, you would play a pivotal role in the effective administration and financial management of the school, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures. The position oversees key operational areas including finance, human resources, asset management, and school support services. Your adept management ensures that the school's financial operations adhere to established standards and contribute to the overall success of the institution.

The Manager of Corporate Services would be responsible for preparing and monitoring budgets, managing procurement and contracts, coordinating payroll and leave processes, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. You may also supervise Allied Professional staff and contribute to workforce planning, fostering a collaborative and efficient work setting.

In addition to operational leadership, the Manager of Corporate Services would support strategic planning and decision-making by providing timely and accurate advice to the Principal and Executive Team and the School Board.



You should ensure the school’s resources are aligned with educational priorities and maintain accountability for compliance with relevant legislation and departmental standards. The successful applicant will ideally have high-level communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with a strong focus on service delivery, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Melanie Buller, Principal on (08) 9553 0800 or emailing [email protected].

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [email protected] during the advertising period.

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 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 two (2) page statement addressing selection criteria 2 and 6 as outlined in the attached JDF
- 2. Demonstrated high-level financial management skills, including budget preparation and the ability to understand and apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
- 6. Demonstrated ability to provide high-level human resource consultancy and financial advice in the development, implementation and management of business and marketing plans.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining 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/SS1070473

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 Wednesday, 11 November 2026

📌 Manager Corporate Services (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth