Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4

Occupation: Administration

Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs

Reference: 1547660

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to lead business operations in a one person office.

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.

Role

A Business Manager role will usually undertake tasks that impact on the whole school. The role seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, finance or human resources.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice in matters relating to the school finance, human resources or school administration.

Responsibilities

Deliver School Services

- Manage the design and production of school publications and documents

Finance

- Manage and direct the preparation of annual budgets and regular financial statements and contribute to the financial decision making of the school.
- Prepare funding submissions for the leadership team and school council.
- Direct the accounting processes of the school and ensure that all funds, including school investments, are effectively accounted for according to Treasury regulations.
- Provide advice to staff on spending against budget in respect to faculties, programs and other school projects.
- Administer government grants and other school income.
- Manage fund raising activities.

General Administration

- Ensure the provision of a range of administrative support functions for the Principal and teaching staff.
- Provide administrative support to external service providers as required.
- Manage the processing of student admissions, registrations, enrolments and transfers.
- Provide required level of administrative support for school events, functions and projects.
- Implement induction programs for new staff, volunteers and other workers to the school.

Human Resources

- Research, plan and prepare development programs for support staff.
- Manage recruitment procedures.
- Provide authoritative advice to the leadership team on support structures and work practices.
- Assist in the development of work practices that ensure appropriate occupational health and safety standards are maintained.
- Manage procedures relating to employee relations issues.
- Assist in the development of human resource planning.

Manage School Resources

- Coordinate the use and maintenance of school buildings and equipment.
- Liaise and negotiate with service providers in respect to the cost and quality of services.




- Supervise the delivery of contracted services.
- Manage the development and collection of resource material at the school.

Support School Council

- Draft reports and make recommendations on operational issues.
- Evaluate and report on the operational efficiency of computer systems in production, making recommendations for improvement where appropriate.
- Develop techniques and procedures that will affect work practices beyond the work place.
- Manage a technical program with a broad scope across the school.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.




- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Conditions of Employment

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Location Profile

Albion Primary School was established in 1926 and is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The school is located in the western suburbs of Melbourne and is part of the Deer Park/Sunshine Network of Schools, in the Brimbank/Melton area. We currently have 207 students enrolled and 28 school staff members including nine education support staff. Our staff are committed to providing the best possible learning environment for our students. Teachers work closely to develop their capacity to provide a curriculum that has students at the centre of all teaching and learning.

Our school is culturally diverse with 44% of families having a language background other than English (LOTE), and 4% of these from refugee backgrounds. We do not have one dominant cultural group, rather there are over 30 languages represented at the school. We are very proud of our diverse and inclusive school community. The total school population comprises approximately 48% females and 52% males; Student Family Occupation (SFO) Index is 0.52 (medium), SFOE Index is 0.39 (medium).

The school places a high priority on the learning of literacy and numeracy. Specialist programs include: library (with a teacher librarian), physical education, visual arts and Auslan. We are also sponsored through the Australian Children¿s Music Foundation with a music teacher to provide music classes for all students. Other extra-curricular activities may include: a biennial whole school performing arts production and art show, Junior School Council (JSC), bike education, interschool sports, camping program and gardening. Children are provided with access to portable Wi-Fi devices including netbooks and iPads to support their learning. Each classroom has an interactive touch screen connected to the school¿s curriculum network.

Our school¿s Student Engagement and Wellbeing Policy reflects our school commitment to embedding the school values of respect, care, honesty, learning and achievement in all areas of teaching and learning. We have a consistent approach to the management of student behaviour. Our school believes that student wellbeing, engagement and student learning outcomes are inextricably linked. We also acknowledge our robust relationships with the parents, guardians and broader school community and value them as being partners in learning.

We strive to provide a nurturing and challenging environment that empowers students to reach their personal best, both academically and socially. We strive to live up to the school motto of 'Aim High' in all we do.

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Applications close Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

21 October 2026

📌 Business Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne