At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial and human resource operations at Ardross Primary School.
- Company: Join a welcoming and supportive school community focused on student wellbeing.
- Benefits: Part-time role with a collaborative team and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse applicants; great career development potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a positive school environment while supporting students' success.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR management, financial processes, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
This is a permanent part‐time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026. Ardross Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School providing outstanding educational opportunities to over 450 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We have a strong reputation of being a welcoming, caring and friendly school community where students are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a high-quality education that balances academic achievement with a focus on wellbeing and personal growth.
Our school is underpinned by a positive, progressive team culture, collaboration and support to achieve the best outcomes for students. This sense of teamwork, care, and shared commitment makes Ardross PS a great place to work. Our dedicated and professional teachers maintain an environment which supports each child every day to achieve their personal best.
The Role: Ardross PS is ideally seeking a collaborative and capable Manager Corporate Services (MCS) to join our positive and dynamic leadership team. Working closely with the principal and administration team, the successful applicant should display the ability to support the school's financial, physical and human resource operations, including:
- Financial planning and budgeting
- Business operations
- Staff recruitment
- Supervision of support staff
Strong knowledge of human resource management and financial processes is highly regarded, along with proficiency in Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS), RM Finance, RM Billing, Student Centred Funding (SCF), Staff recruitment processes and Student Information Systems (SIS). Experience using COMPASS and the ability to support the management of ICT infrastructure, devices and service providers are also highly desirable.
Ideally, the successful applicant will be an individual who enjoys working collaboratively, builds positive relationships and communicates effectively with staff, families and the wider school community. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are highly regarded, along with sound analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a supportive school community while playing an important role in the effective operation of Ardross PS.
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 Melinda Harris, Principal on (08) 9263 1350 or emailing Melinda.Harris@education.wa.edu.au.
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.
Eligibility: 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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
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