School Business Manager - Somerset Primary School - 980915

Tasmania Government; Somerset; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing - Commence on 4 January 2027

Full-time

73.50 hours per fortnight

We are a child-safe organisation

Pathways to grow your career

Job summary

Somerset Primary School is seeking a proactive School Business Manager to lead the school’s business and administrative operations in Somerset, Tasmania. The role partners closely with the Principal to ensure efficient, compliant financial management and staffing across the school, enabling a safe, well-resourced learning environment for students and staff.

With a focus on strong leadership and communication, the role supports budget controls, recruitment, staff development, and policy

Qualifications

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
• Qualification or studies in relevant areas e.g. human resources, business studies or accounting

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the school's business and administrative operations, ensuring effective management of financial, human, and physical resources.
• Manage budget planning and monitoring, recruitment and staffing, supervision and development of support staff, and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Oversee facility and asset management and implement operating policies and procedures to support student outcomes.

Job description

School Business Manager - Somerset Primary School - 980915

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About Tasmania Government

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

The Somerset Primary School team is committed to creating a caring, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child is known, heard, valued, and encouraged to succeed. Working collaboratively, staff are dedicated to ensuring students feel safe, well, and engaged in learning every day. Guided by the school's vision of "Bright Lives. Positive Futures," the team fosters a culture of Responsibility, Courage, Respect, Growth, and Connection, building strong relationships with students, families, and the wider community to support positive educational outcomes for all learners.

About the Role

The School Business Manager provides leadership and oversight of a school's business and administrative operations, ensuring the effective management of financial, human, and physical resources. Working closely with the Principal, the role is responsible for budget management, recruitment and staffing, supervision and development of support staff, compliance requirements, facility and asset management, and the implementation of operational policies and procedures.

The position requires strong leadership, financial and resource management expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to analyse complex issues and implement effective solutions. The School Business Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the school operates efficiently and is well-resourced to support positive outcomes for students, staff, and the wider school community.

We are offering

• Ongoing - Commence on 4 January 2027
• Full-time
• 73.50 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

Job Description:

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The Team

The Somerset Primary School team is committed to creating a caring, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child is known, heard, valued, and encouraged to succeed. Working collaboratively, staff are dedicated to ensuring students feel safe, well, and engaged in learning every day. Guided by the school's vision of "Bright Lives. Positive Futures," the team fosters a culture of Responsibility, Courage, Respect, Growth, and Connection, building strong relationships with students, families, and the wider community to support positive educational outcomes for all learners.

About the Role

The School Business Manager provides leadership and oversight of a school's business and administrative operations, ensuring the effective management of financial, human, and physical resources. Working closely with the Principal, the role is responsible for budget management, recruitment and staffing, supervision and development of support staff, compliance requirements, facility and asset management, and the implementation of operational policies and procedures.

The position requires strong leadership, financial and resource management expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to analyse complex issues and implement effective solutions. The School Business Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the school operates efficiently and is well-resourced to support positive outcomes for students, staff, and the wider school community.

We are offering

• Ongoing - Commence on 4 January 2027
• Full-time
• 73.50 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Desirable

• Qualification or studies in relevant areas e.g. human resources, business studies or accounting

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF) .

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone [phone] or email [e-mail].

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Lynette Grundy
Title: Principal - Somerset Primary School
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.

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