Business Manager

Government schools; Shire of Strathbogie; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Euroa Secondary College in the Shire of Strathbogie seeks a dedicated Business Manager to lead school administration, finance and human resources. The role directs work of staff, oversees budgets and financial reporting, and collaborates with senior leaders to advance student outcomes.

The position requires experience with HR and financial systems, strong organizational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Experience leading school administration, finance or HR.
• Knowledge of HR and financial management records systems.
• Understanding of financial management regulations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver school services and publications.
• Prepare annual budgets and financial statements; contribute to financial decision making.
• Direct recruitment and human resources processes; provide authoritative advice to leadership.
• Coordinate use and maintenance of school resources and liaise with service providers.
• Provide administrative support to Principal and teaching staff; support school events and programs.
• Draft reports and make recommendations on operational issues; manage computer systems evaluation.

Skills

Office leadership

People management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Written & verbal communication

Tools

HR and financial systems

Job description

SC1Demonstrated capacity to lead an office team, including capacity for directing the work of others.

SC2Demonstrated knowledge and experience in respect to human resource and financial management records systems.

SC3Sound knowledge of financial management legal requirements and practices, including the capacity to produce reports and provide advice in respect to those reports.

SC4High level organizational skills, including the capacity to prioritise work flows.

SC5High level written and verbal communication skills.

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated capacity to lead an office team, including capacity for directing the work of others.

SC2Demonstrated knowledge and experience in respect to human resource and financial management records systems.

SC3Sound knowledge of financial management legal requirements and practices, including the capacity to produce reports and provide advice in respect to those reports.

SC4High level organizational skills, including the capacity to prioritise work flows.

SC5High level written and verbal communication skills.

Role

[Attendance requirement for this position]

A Business Manager role will usually undertake tasks that impact on the whole school. The role seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, finance or human resources.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice in matters relating to the school finance, human resources or school administration.

Responsibilities

Deliver School Services

• Manage the design and production of school publications and documents

Finance

• Manage and direct the preparation of annual budgets and regular financial statements and contribute to the financial decision making of the school.
• Prepare funding submissions for the leadership team and school council.
• Direct the accounting processes of the school and ensure that all funds, including school investments, are effectively accounted for according to Treasury regulations.
• Provide advice to staff on spending against budget in respect to faculties, programs and other school projects.
• Administer government grants and other school income.
• Manage fund raising activities.

General Administration

• Ensure the provision of a range of administrative support functions for the Principal and teaching staff.
• Provide administrative support to external service providers as required.
• Manage the processing of student admissions, registrations, enrolments and transfers.
• Provide required level of administrative support for school events, functions and projects.
• Implement induction programs for new staff, volunteers and other workers to the school.

Human Resources

• Research, plan and prepare development programs for support staff.
• Manage recruitment procedures.
• Provide authoritative advice to the leadership team on support structures and work practices.
• Assist in the development of work practices that ensure appropriate occupational health and safety standards are maintained.
• Manage procedures relating to employee relations issues.
• Assist in the development of human resource planning.

Manage School Resources

• Coordinate the use and maintenance of school buildings and equipment.
• Liaise and negotiate with service providers in respect to the cost and quality of services.
• Supervise the delivery of contracted services.
• Manage the development and collection of resource material at the school.

Support School Council

• Draft reports and make recommendations on operational issues.
• Evaluate and report on the operational efficiency of computer systems in production, making recommendations for improvement where appropriate.
• Develop techniques and procedures that will affect work practices beyond the work place.
• Manage a technical program with a broad scope across the school.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees,including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal

Location Profile

Euroa Secondary College is a small rural school located in the Shire of Strathbogie, that serves a student population of 270 students. The school is the only government secondary college in the region and services students from a 60km radius through eight bus routes. Our socio-educational profile of 0.4961 falls within the high range on the Student Family Occupation and Education (SFOE) index, reflecting a diverse mix of backgrounds.

At Euroa Secondary College, we are committed to fostering a supportive and high-achieving learning environment, guided by our core values of Challenge, Empowerment, Resilience, and Respect. These values underpin our efforts to provide a safe, engaging, and high-quality education that prepares students for their futures. The college aspires to be a united community where everybody has responsibility in preparing youth for their future. This vision drives our commitment to collaboration, inclusivity, and high expectations for all students.

The college operates with a structured leadership and staffing model. The college has 42.41 equivalent full-time (EFT) staff, including 2 Principal Class, 2 Learning Specialists, 3 Leading Teachers, 27.87 EFT teaching staff, and 14.54 EFT education support. In 2024, we further strengthened our support for student wellbeing and learning by appointing a Wellbeing Leader and a Mental Health Practitioner, complementing our existing wellbeing team, which includes a youth worker and an adolescent school nurse.

Our curriculum offers a broad selection of academic and vocational pathways, including VCE, VCE Vocational Major (VM), and VET programs, alongside traditional subjects. Our focus remains on explicit instruction, differentiation, and evidence-based teaching strategies, ensuring that all students are challenged and supported to reach their potential.

In 2025, the college has continued to build strong community connections, reinforcing our mission to be the school of choice in the region. Through a combination of innovative programs, dedicated staff, and engaged families, we strive to create a school environment where every student can succeed and thrive.