School Business & Operations Manager

Department for Education, South Australia; Kingston SE; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Community School is a welcoming, community-focused institution in SA. We are seeking a Business Manager to provide administrative, financial and resource leadership to support student success.

The role requires experience in HR, facilities and accounting within a school setting, plus strong relationships with staff, families and the wider community. This permanent position offers career stability and a chance to contribute to our school’s ongoing growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful experience with HR, facilities management and financial management in a school.
• Knowledge of accounting principles in a DfE school setting and IT hardware/software for finance.
• Ability to engage with staff, students, parents and community.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and decision-making for administrative, financial and resource matters.
• Provide expert advice to management and undertake finance-related special projects.
• Develop personnel management practices including recruitment, induction, training and performance.
• Manage the school's maintenance requirements.

Skills

Human resources

Facilities management

Financial management

Accounting

Job description

Kingston Community School is a welcoming, community-focused institution in SA. We are seeking a Business Manager to provide administrative, financial and resource leadership to support student success.

The role requires experience in HR, facilities and accounting within a school setting, plus strong relationships with staff, families and the wider community. This permanent position offers career stability and a chance to contribute to our school’s ongoing growth.