Business Manager 1 - FullTime - ACIP - Asquith High School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a Business Manager 1 to work with the school principal and executive in overseeing the school's business functions, including administration, asset management, procurement, finance and work health and safety.

The role may supervise the school administrative team, non-teaching staff and contractor work as required, contributing to efficient operations and compliance across the school site.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake and manage financial and accounting functions including the use of computerised financial /administrative systems.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with school staff, students and members of the school community.

Responsibilities

• The Business Manager 1 works with the school principal and school executive in undertaking the management of the school’s business functions including administration, asset management, procurement, finance and work health and safety.
• May be required to supervise and lead the school administrative team and supervise non-teaching staff.
• Additionally may be required to manage the work of contractors from time to time.

Skills

Leadership/Teamwork

Financial management

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The NSW Department of Education serves the community by leading the provision of world-class education. The Department protects young children by regulating preschool and long day care providers. Once children move into school, we provide them with a world-class primary and secondary education. We also work to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

About the Role

The Business Manager 1 works with the school principal and school executive in undertaking the management of the school’s business functions including administration, asset management, procurement, finance and work health and safety. May be required to supervise and lead the school administrative team and supervise non-teaching staff. Additionally may be required to manage the work of contractors from time to time .

Essential Requirements

• Working with Children Check Clearance
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education and Training policy.

Additional information about the school, including the Annual Report 2024 and Asquith (Girls) High School 2022-2026 Strategic Improvement Plan, is available on the school's website: https://asquith-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake and manage financial and accounting functions including the use of computerised financial /administrative systems.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with school staff, students and members of the school community.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ( [e-mail] ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.