This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

Piara Waters Senior High School (SHS) is situated in the beautifully landscaped suburb of Piara Waters, approximately 25kms south of Perth. The school is surrounded by luscious greenery and is part of the vibrant, multicultural community of Piara Waters. The school commenced with Year 7 students in 2023 and will be adding each year to its growing cohort, until it reaches Year 12 in 2028.

Our students are living in a rapidly changing world, and they need the skills to adapt and change with it. A diverse curriculum offering traditional and innovative programs of study, combined with innovative approaches to learning and teaching, will equip students to develop the skills they need to confront, adapt and thrive in a competitive and dynamic future world.

Specialist staff will provide our students with individual support with a strong focus on wellbeing and education of the 'whole child'.

Piara

Waters SHS is an inclusive place of learning, and our highly skilled staff are dedicated to ensuring that every young person in our care will exceed expectations and achieve at their highest level.

Find out more about our school by visiting Piara Waters Senior High School or Schools Online.

The Role

Piara Waters SHS is seeking an organised and dedicated Manager Corporate Services (MCS) to join their leadership team.

As an integral part of the school’s senior leadership team, the successful applicant will ideally be a strategic thinker with the desire to make a real difference to the school and community through innovation, leadership, and excellence in the development of corporate business systems and service provision.

Using outstanding financial management skills and strategic leadership in the development and deployment of physical and financial resources, the MCS supports service delivery for the whole school community. Ideally, by modelling exemplary leadership, professionalism and a commitment to exceptional customer service, the leadership team as a whole, will make a meaningful contribution to student outcomes and a positive school experience.

The MCS along with the principal, ensures occupational health and safety, systems management, compliance and implementation systems are in place to maintain a safe working environment for staff and students. Knowledge and/or experience in a senior high school context is desirable.

Using leadership to build capacity at all levels,



supporting and working collaboratively with staff, the MCS should implement professional learning and performance management strategies, empowering all staff to realise their potential whilst improving their accountability to the school’s Business Plan objectives.

The successful applicant will ideally be a high performer with successful leadership and management experience and strong professional knowledge. They should have the capability and commitment required to build and sustain a culture of excellence in all aspects of school operations. The successful applicant should think and plan strategically to identify innovative and practical solutions to problems and challenges.

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 Carol Daniels, Principal on (08) 6174 2777 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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
- A four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated highly developed skills and experience in managing corporate services functions in a large and complex organisation.
- Demonstrated substantial knowledge and experience in financial management and budget preparation and an understanding of the financial regulatory framework, including the Financial Management Act, reporting and governance requirements of government organisations and other relevant legislation.
- Demonstrated highly developed human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and apply human resource management practices and systems in leading and managing staff.
- Demonstrated substantial experience in the development, implementation, management and monitoring of strategic business, marketing and operational plans.
- Demonstrated highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult, collaborate and negotiate effectively with a wide range of individuals at all levels.
- Demonstrated substantial research, conceptual and risk management skills, including the ability to provide cutting-edge solutions to strategic and complex problems and issues.

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/SS1071430

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, 30 November 2026

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