Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Gray Primary School

Job title Business Manager Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 27/12/2026

Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Palmerston

Position number 7502 RTF 359041 Closing 02/11/2026

Contact Donna Westaway on 08 8932 1700 or [email protected]

About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359041
APPLICATIONS 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
The Business Manager provides strategic and operational leadership, advice and management support in the areas of finance, procurement, administration,
infrastructure and human resource management for non-teaching staff in a busy and demanding school environment, including liaison with centralised
service providers.
Context Statement
Gray Primary School is located in the suburb of Gray in the city of Palmerston. The school values: Respect, Achievement and Responsibility, were developed
collaboratively with the school community. The school mission is to be a vibrant teaching and learning centre that maximises each child's academic, social
and wellbeing potential in a safe, healthy, inclusive and collaborative workplace. This mission ties to the school vision of "Together there are no limits to
what we can achieve". The school has an explicit teaching pedagogical approach to learning. The school has an embedded motto of 'The Gray Way' which
encompasses the values, mission and vision into one statement. Literacy, Numeracy, student wellbeing and attendance improvement remain a focus for
the school.



Gray Primary School also manages the Palmerston Child and Family Centre (PCFC) which is situated off site in Farrar, Palmerston. The PCFC
runs programs including Young Mums Strong Mums and FaFT.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide leadership and overall supervision of the non-teaching staff of the school to ensure the provision of procurement, administrative, infrastructure,

budgets, financial management and classroom support services for the school.
2. Provide efficient and effective coordination of non-teaching staff recruitment and professional development in partnership with centralised service

providers.
3. Assist the Principal with financial planning, Schools Resource Model budget management and implementation, Annual Planning Scenarios, providing a

high level of financial advice, reporting and legislative knowledge to the leadership team and school council.
4. Develop and implement corporate and business support services, including grants management systems and appropriate management of internal

controls.
5. Implement an ongoing program of continuous improvement for corporate support systems and processes including proactive data collection, analysis

and performance monitoring and reporting.
6. Coordinate, facilitate and implement infrastructure and asset management of the school and PCFC where relevant, including contract management and

oversight for repairs and maintenance programs, Workplace Health Safety, security, use of School facilities and equipment.
7. Liaise and negotiate with centralised service providers to coordinate delivery of business services and support achievement of school and departmental

strategic objectives.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1.



Demonstrated high level ability to analyse and provide strategic advice whilst facilitating the effective program delivery in the following business

support areas; financial, human resource, workplace health and safety, asset and records, procurement and facility management in accordance with
DET policies and centralised service providers.

2. Demonstrated sound financial management to fulfil the legislative requirements of the school, incorporating the education system, School’s budgeting
processes under the Schools Resource Model Action Plan, Annual Planning Scenario and Projection Scenarios, MyBiz, Ci Anywhere, MS Excel and MS
Office, to provide a high level of budgeting, reporting and data analysis.

3. Demonstrated sound financial management and the coordination of facility repairs and maintenance programs, infrastructure management including
project and contract management, facilitating Minor New Works programs and School Master Planning.

4. Demonstrated high level communication skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective networks and collaborative partnerships with a
range of internal and external stakeholders.

5. High level adaptability, flexibility and resilience including the ability to manage pressure and lead change in an environment undertaking change, and to
modify approaches to suit different people and situations.

6. Demonstrated high level oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with an understanding of the complexities of cultures and contexts
present in the Northern Territory, and the ability to promote the effective interaction with all cultures and all levels of staff.

7. The ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality.
8. Current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card).
Desirable
1. A working knowledge of the education systems and the school environment to contribute to the development of business support strategies and

initiatives.
2. Experience in the use of school ICT systems such as SAMS and epass.
Further Information
The successful applicant must have no significant criminal record confirmed by a Police Criminal History check and have, or be in the process of obtaining,
a current Working with Children Card and current First Aid Certificate.

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