School Business Manager | Finance & Operations Lead

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilgai Plains Primary School in Melbourne's northern suburbs seeks an experienced Business Manager to lead the school's administration, finance and operations. The role requires strategic thinking, robust financial management, and effective people leadership in a school environment.

You will work closely with the Principal and leadership team to ensure sound governance, budgeting, asset and facilities management, and a high standard of administrative service to staff, students and families.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated thorough working knowledge of sound Financial Management legal requirements and practices, including budget development, report production and the interpretation and analysis of reports.
• Demonstrated detailed knowledge of current Occupational Health & Safety and Human Resources Management practices, including First Aid and Critical Incident Response, the SRP, CASES21, EduPay, EduSafe, Recruitment Online and Compass.
• Demonstrated detailed knowledge of Asset Management and Facilities Management including development and maintenance of grounds and buildings including Capital Grant management.
• Ability to contribute to strategic decision making within the school by providing advice, information and recommendations to the Principal and Leadership Team on finance, personnel and administration systems.
• Commitment to professional learning and growth for self and others, including leading and building capacity within Administration ES and Leadership teams.
• High level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the wider school community and external organisations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver School Services: Provide administrative support and oversee design and production of school publications and documents.
• Finance: Lead annual budgets, financial statements and funding submissions; manage government grants and school income; oversee accounting and spending against budget.
• General Administration: Ensure broad administrative support for the Principal and staff; manage admissions, enrolments and school events.
• Human Resources: Plan and implement staff development; manage recruitment and staff wellbeing.
• Manage School Resources: Coordinate building and equipment maintenance; liaise with service providers; draft operational reports and recommendations.

Skills

Financial management

OH&S & HR practices

Asset & facilities management

Strategic decision making

Leadership & professional growth

Communication & interpersonal skills

Tools

SRP

CASEs21

EduPay

EduSafe

Recruitment Online

Compass

Job description

Gilgai Plains Primary School in Melbourne's northern suburbs seeks an experienced Business Manager to lead the school's administration, finance and operations. The role requires strategic thinking, robust financial management, and effective people leadership in a school environment.

You will work closely with the Principal and leadership team to ensure sound governance, budgeting, asset and facilities management, and a high standard of administrative service to staff, students and families.