Strategic School Business Manager (Shared Role)

Department of Education Victoria; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Sebastopol Primary School and Mt Egerton Primary School are seeking an experienced Business Manager to lead school-wide administration, finance and HR in a shared role across two campuses. The role supports Principals and school communities, ensuring financial integrity, governance and timely reporting.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, payroll processes, procurement and compliance, while building strong working relationships with school leaders and staff.

Qualifications

• SC1 Demonstrated capacity to lead an office team.
• SC2 Demonstrated knowledge and experience in respect to human resource and financial management records systems.
• SC3 Sound knowledge of financial management legal requirements and practices, including the capacity to produce reports and provide advice in respect to those reports.
• SC4 High level organizational skills, including the capacity to prioritise work flows.
• SC5 High level written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver School Services: Manage the design and production of school publications and documents.
• Finance: Prepare annual budgets and regular financial statements; administer government grants and other school income.
• Human Resources: Manage recruitment procedures; provide advice on HR structures and work practices.
• Manage School Resources: Coordinate use and maintenance of school buildings and equipment; supervise contracted services.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Budgeting

HR & payroll

Communication

Job description

Sebastopol Primary School and Mt Egerton Primary School are seeking an experienced Business Manager to lead school-wide administration, finance and HR in a shared role across two campuses. The role supports Principals and school communities, ensuring financial integrity, governance and timely reporting.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, payroll processes, procurement and compliance, while building strong working relationships with school leaders and staff.