School Business Manager (Fixed Term, Potential Ongoing)

Department of Education Victoria; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and coaching

Ongoing professional learning

Leadership pathways

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria in Ballarat East is seeking a Business Manager for a fixed-term role with potential to become ongoing. The school, Canadian Lead Primary School, supports a welcoming, inclusive environment with a focus on student learning and wellbeing.

The role oversees administrative, financial and human resources functions, leading a school office team and coordinating with leadership, staff and the school council to ensure efficient operation and robust reporting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to lead an office team and direct others.
• Experience with human resources and financial management records systems.
• Knowledge of financial management legal requirements and ability to produce reports.
• High level organizational skills and ability to prioritise workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver School Services: design and produce school publications and documents.
• Finance: prepare budgets and financial statements; funding submissions; accounting processes; advise on spending.
• Human Resources: recruit procedures; HR planning; staff development.
• Manage School Resources: coordinate buildings and equipment; liaise with service providers; supervise contracted services.
• Support School Council: draft reports; evaluate IT systems; develop procedures.

Skills

Office leadership

HR & financial management

Financial reporting

Organisational skills

Written & verbal communication

Job description

Department of Education Victoria in Ballarat East is seeking a Business Manager for a fixed-term role with potential to become ongoing. The school, Canadian Lead Primary School, supports a welcoming, inclusive environment with a focus on student learning and wellbeing.

The role oversees administrative, financial and human resources functions, leading a school office team and coordinating with leadership, staff and the school council to ensure efficient operation and robust reporting.