Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Driver Secondary School
Job title Business Manager Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 24/01/2027
Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Palmerston
Position number 49242 RTF 359015 Closing 28/10/2026
Contact officer Kylie Davis, Senior Business Manager on 08 8997 7900 or [email protected]
About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359015
APPLICTIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people
with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please
discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE
website.

Primary objective
As a member of Driver Secondary School's finance team, support the Senior Business Manager in the effective management of the
school's financial, administrative, property and asset functions to ensure sound resource management, compliance with departmental
requirements, and the delivery of services that support a safe, productive and high-performing learning workplace for students.

Context statement
Driver Secondary School is expanding to be a full comprehensive high school offering education from Year 7 through to Year 12 by
2029, providing a seamless and inclusive learning environment that caters to a diverse range of student interests and abilities. Our
curriculum is guided by the Australian Curriculum and the South Australian Certificate of Education for senior years students, and our




school is designed to deliver the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training, with all students on a Northern Territory
Certificate of Education and Training pathway ensuring that students meet the academic standards required for successful completion
of secondary education. In addition to a strong academic curriculum, the school incorporates Vocational Education and Training
pathways, enabling students to gain practical skills and industry-recognised qualifications alongside their academic studies. This dual
focus equips students with both the knowledge and competencies necessary to pursue further education, training, or direct entry into
the workforce, fostering well-rounded, future-ready graduates. Driver Secondary School is committed to providing an inclusive
educational environment that values and responds to the diverse cultural backgrounds, learning needs, abilities and support needs of
students across Year 7-12.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. In consultation with the Senior Business Manager, manage the administrative and financial systems of the school and undertake

the management and maintenance of all financial records, in accordance with departmental procedures and policies, including the
School Council, offering advice as appropriate to the responsible officers on fiscal matters pertaining to the school.

2. Coordinate and supervise the deployment and duties of the School Council employees.
3. Prepare applications and acquittals for relevant grants e.g. Minor New Works, Capital Works to facilitate achievement of the





Driver Secondary School Strategic Improvement Plan and Annual Operational Plan.
4. Under the direction of the Senior Business Manager, oversee maintenance programs and asset management, including security,

building hire and school equipment.
5. Assist the Senior Business Manager in the development, management and administration of school policies and procedures

including OH&S;, cyclone, emergency and evacuation procedures including the coordination of the Cyclone Plan implementation.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and fluently, both orally

and in writing.
2. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with school leadership, staff, contractors and service providers

to support the effective management of school operations and facilities.
3. Demonstrated experience managing school facilities, including repairs and maintenance programs (UMR/EUMR/NUMR) and

facility hire arrangements, with the ability to apply relevant Department policies, procedures and processes in a school
environment

4. Experience in maintaining financial systems, preparing and presenting detailed costings and coordinating the development and
implementation of business plans.

5. Proven knowledge of accounting and financial management procedures including the grant application and acquittal process as
they apply to a school and be able to implement in accordance with NT Government and Federal Government requirements.

6. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds and the ability to manage
competing priorities, exercise sound judgement and work with a high degree of autonomy while contributing to organisational
objective.

Further information
The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT, prior to appointment.

📌 Business Manager (Palmerston City)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Palmerston City