Business Services Manager

Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks' annual leave

Job summary

Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School in Melbourne, VIC, seeks a Senior Executive Business Services Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across governance, finance, HR, facilities and administration, supporting the Principal in delivering the School's Strategic Plan.

The role also acts as Company Secretary and governance advisor to the Board; starts Term 1, 2027 with handover in 2026, six weeks annual leave, and a values-driven, child-safe workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience leading financial governance, risk, and compliance in an educational setting.
• Proven ability to oversee HR, facilities and administration within a school.

Responsibilities

• Oversee governance, finance, risk and compliance, HR, facilities and administration.
• Support the Principal in enrolments, marketing, first aid, canteen, ICT and out-of-school hours care.
• Act as Company Secretary and governance adviser to the Board.
• Lead the school towards its Strategic Plan.

Job description

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for providing strategic and operational leadership of educational business services? We’re seeking an inspiring and experienced leader to join our leadership team in the Senior Executive position of Business Services Manager. In this pivotal role, you’ll support the Principal in providing strategic and operational leadership of the business services of the school, to enable the successful implementation of the School’s Strategic Plan.

At Good Shepherd, we are passionate about providing high-quality service within a caring Christian environment. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a values-driven school community, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

The Business Services Manager has primary oversight of governance, finance, risk and compliance, human resources, facilities and administration. In addition, this role is responsible for supporting the Principal in overseeing enrolments, marketing, first aid, canteen, ICT, uniform shop and out-of-school hours care.

The Business Services Manager also plays a pivotal governance role as the Company Secretary and governance advisor to the Board of Directors.

Full-time position

Commencing Term 1, 2027 (with the flexibility to complete a handover in late 2026).

Six weeks' annual leave

Why work for Good Shepherd?

Experience a close-knit community where individuals feel valued and connected.

We strive for excellence in all aspects of our education, embracing innovation and best practices.

We prioritise meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for the future.

Your professional growth and wellbeing are our top priorities.

Benefit from a well-equipped school with specialised programmes in Visual Arts, Music, Drama, LOTE, Information Technology, Physical Education, Learning Enhancement and Pastoral Care.

Enjoy competitive pay and benefits.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School is a child safe organisation which welcomes all children and their families. We are committed to providing a child friendly environment where our students are safe and feel safe. We are committed to creating a safe place for students where their participation is valued, their views respected and their voices are heard.

The school’s child safe policies, strategies and practices are inclusive of the needs of all children, regardless of background, culture, identity, disability or other characteristics that may make a child vulnerable. Inappropriate or harmful behaviour targeting students based on these or other characteristics is not tolerated at our school, and any instances identified will be addressed with appropriate action taken.

Each member of the school community has a responsibility to understand the important role they play individually and collectively, to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all students. All applicants are to be aware that the school carries out appropriate checks to ensure candidates are suitable for working within a child safe school environment.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a business services manager?

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