School Finance & Operations Leader

Department of Education Victoria; Euroa; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Euroa Secondary College, part of the Department of Education Victoria, seeks a Business Manager to lead school administration, finance, and human resources. The role oversees budgeting, reports, procurement, and governance, ensuring compliance with Treasury regulations and school policies.

You will manage staff, coordinate resources, and support the School Council with strategic reporting. Strong communication and leadership are essential for this rural college community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead an office team and direct others' work.
• Experience with human resource and financial management records systems.
• Knowledge of financial management legal requirements and reporting; able to advise on reports.
• High-level organizational skills with ability to prioritise workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver School Services: design and produce school publications and documents.
• Finance: prepare annual budgets, financial statements, and funding submissions; manage accounting processes and investments; advise on spending against budget.
• General Administration: provide administrative support for Principal and staff; manage admissions, registrations, enrolments and transfers; support school events.
• Human Resources: recruit procedures; develop support staff; advise leadership on work practices; promote health and safety standards.
• Manage School Resources: coordinate use and maintenance of buildings and equipment; liaise with service providers; supervise contracted services.
• Support School Council: draft reports; evaluate computer systems; develop procedures; manage a technical program with broad scope across the school.
• Who May Apply: individuals with aptitude, experience and qualifications to fulfill the role.

Skills

Leadership & people management

HR & finance records systems

Financial reporting & treasury

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Euroa Secondary College, part of the Department of Education Victoria, seeks a Business Manager to lead school administration, finance, and human resources. The role oversees budgeting, reports, procurement, and governance, ensuring compliance with Treasury regulations and school policies.

You will manage staff, coordinate resources, and support the School Council with strategic reporting. Strong communication and leadership are essential for this rural college community.