School Business Manager - Somerset Primary School - 980915

Department for Education, Children and Young People; Somerset; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 122,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Department for Education, Children and Young People in Tasmania is seeking a School Business Manager for Somerset Primary School in the North West region. You will lead the school’s business and administrative functions, including budget, staffing, facilities and asset management to support positive outcomes for students and staff.

Reporting to the Principal, you will implement operational policies, monitor compliance, advise on resource decisions and oversee recruitment and development of

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

• Budget management, recruitment and staffing, supervision and development of support staff.
• Compliance requirements, facility and asset management, and implementation of operational policies and procedures.

Education

HR / Business or Accounting qualification

Job description

School Business Manager - Somerset Primary School - 980915

Department for Education, Children and Young People
Schools and Early Years
Schools (Northern Region)

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - SBM Level 3

$115,215 to $121,906 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

North West

Manage and co-ordinate school administrative services including those relating to the general management of financial, facility and staffing resources. Provide advice and support to the Principal and staff on the administrative management of the school, contributing to the effective delivery, development and continuous improvement of administrative services and outcomes.

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
• 73.50hours 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 subsequentfull-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

• 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

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

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

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

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 ofConnection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibilityrepresent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensurebright lives positive futuresfor 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.

Department for Education, Children and Young People