Business Manager-Human Resources, Facilities and Compliance

Government schools – Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC

Demonstrated experience in managing human resource functions, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance support, staff records management, and compliance with employment legislation, industrial agreements, and organisational policies.

2. Facilities and Asset Management

Proven ability to oversee the maintenance, operation, and improvement of facilities, buildings, grounds, and assets, including contractor management, maintenance scheduling, budget oversight, and delivery of infrastructure or capital works projects.

3. Community Engagement and Facility Hire Administration

Demonstrated experience in managing facility hire programs, including booking administration, contract management, stakeholder liaison, invoicing, compliance requirements, and building positive relationships with community groups and external organisations.

4. Occupational Health and Safety Leadership

Comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and best practice, with demonstrated experience implementing safety management systems, conducting risk assessments, managing incident investigations, coordinating emergency management processes, and promoting a positive safety culture.

5. Financial, Operational and Project Management Skills

Highly developed organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate operational services, monitor budgets, prepare reports, and deliver projects within required timeframes and resource constraints.

6. Communication, Stakeholder Management and Leadership

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills,



with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school leadership, staff, School Council, contractors, community groups, and external agencies while providing strategic advice, building effective relationships, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Applicants should address each of the six Key Selection Criteria separately and provide specific examples that demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the role. Examples should include outcomes achieved, responsibilities undertaken, and the impact of their contribution.

Selection Criteria

1. Human Resources Management

Demonstrated experience in managing human resource functions, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance support, staff records management, and compliance with employment legislation, industrial agreements, and organisational policies.

2. Facilities and Asset Management

Proven ability to oversee the maintenance, operation, and improvement of facilities, buildings, grounds, and assets, including contractor management, maintenance scheduling, budget oversight, and delivery of infrastructure or capital works projects.

3. Community Engagement and Facility Hire Administration

Demonstrated experience in managing facility hire programs, including booking administration, contract management, stakeholder liaison,



invoicing, compliance requirements, and building positive relationships with community groups and external organisations.

4. Occupational Health and Safety Leadership

Comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and best practice, with demonstrated experience implementing safety management systems, conducting risk assessments, managing incident investigations, coordinating emergency management processes, and promoting a positive safety culture.

5. Financial, Operational and Project Management Skills

Highly developed organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate operational services, monitor budgets, prepare reports, and deliver projects within required timeframes and resource constraints.

6. Communication, Stakeholder Management and Leadership

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school leadership, staff, School Council, contractors, community groups, and external agencies while providing strategic advice, building effective relationships, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Applicant Instruction

Applicants should address each of the six Key Selection Criteria separately and provide specific examples that demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the role. Examples should include outcomes achieved, responsibilities undertaken, and the impact of their contribution.

Role

Attendance requirement for this position is Wednesday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

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📌 Business Manager-Human Resources, Facilities and Compliance (Melbourne)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Melbourne