Manager Corporate Services

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026

Step into a unique opportunity to help establish a new public school from its foundation.

Alkimos North East Primary School is seeking a highly organised, detail-focused and proactive Manager Corporate Services (MCS) to join our team. Working closely with the Foundation Principal, this role will be central to setting up the systems, processes and structures that will underpin the school’s success, while also playing a key role in community engagement, enrolment growth and promotion of the school.

Find out more about our school by visiting DoE – Alkimos North East Primary School or our Facebook page

The Role

The Manager Corporate Services would lead the establishment of effective and compliant business operations across finance, human resources and administration, ensuring the school is operationally ready for students and families. The successful applicant will ideally be highly visible and actively engaged in the life of the school, working closely with families and the community to build strong relationships and confidence in a new school setting. This includes supporting early community engagement and marketing, using social media to promote the school and build enrolments, and ensuring a welcoming, professional and responsive experience for all families throughout enrolment and transition processes.

The role would involve developing clear, efficient and well-organised systems that support both daily operations and long-term planning, establishing and managing financial, HR and administrative processes aligned to Department requirements, and leading support staff to build a positive, collaborative and service-focused team culture. A strong focus on organisation, presentation and attention to detail will be highly desirable in creating systems that are accurate, streamlined and easy for others to follow. The Manager Corporate Services would also ensure compliance with Department policies and financial accountability requirements, while contributing to the overall operational readiness of the school in the lead up to opening. Ideally, this role requires someone who can think ahead, take initiative and bring structure and clarity to a fast-moving environment.

This role would suit someone who enjoys being visible and connected to the community, takes pride in creating organised, efficient and well-presented systems, and is motivated by building something new. It would suit someone who is equally confident working with people as they are working with systems, and who values both accuracy and relationships in their work.

We are seeking a highly capable professional who brings both expertise and initiative. The successful applicant will ideally display strong knowledge of Department enrolment processes, including the ability to manage efficient systems for large numbers of enrolments, and experience using and leading Compass, with the confidence to support and train others. Exceptional organisation and attention to detail are critical, along with the ability to prioritise, problem solve and adapt as the school develops. Strong interpersonal skills are highly important, particularly the ability to build positive, professional relationships with staff, families and the wider community, and to contribute to a welcoming and well-organised school environment.

This role plays a key part in shaping how our school operates. Strong systems, clear processes and positive engagement with families from the outset will support a smooth start and build confidence within the community.

This is an opportunity to be part of establishing a new school from the very beginning and to make a lasting impact on a new school community.

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 Belinda Bewick, Principal on 0427 414 133 or emailing Belinda.Bewick@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Belinda Bewick on 0427 414 133.

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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
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