Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 1551436

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated experience in managing Human Resources, including workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, compliance and industrial agreements.

SC2 Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the oversight of maintenance, operations, building and grounds, assets and contractors.

SC3 Sound knowledge of department management systems including AIMS, eduSafe and eCASES or equivalent programs.

SC4 Comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, management and implementation.

SC5 High level written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders.

Role

Attendance requirement for this position is Wednesday and Friday 8:30 - 4:30pm, Thursday 8:30 - 4:00pm

This is a job share position.

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

This portion of the Business Managers role will entail:

General Administration

- Provide administrative support to external service providers as required.

- Provide required level of administrative support for school events, functions and projects.

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.
- Implement induction programs for new staff, volunteers and other workers to the school.

Facilities Management

- 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.
- Oversee the maintenance, operation and improvement of school buildings and grounds.
- Utilise AIMS program to manage ongoing maintenance programs, expenditure and routine inspections.
- Manage external services and providers , ensuring compliance with procurement requirements.
- Coordinate capital works programs.
- Manage appropriate budgets.
- Maintain asset register.

Workcover and Occupational Health and Safety

- Work with the school OHS representative to implement and monitor OHS processes.
- Ensure compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety legislation, policies and risk management frameworks.
- Oversee workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments.
- Meet with OHS management company termly, and complete tasks as required.
- Promote a proactive safety and wellbeing culture across the school.
- Manage workcover as required.

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 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal

Location Profile

Brunswick East Primary School (BEPS) is located about 6kms North of the Melbourne Central Business District. A total of 287 students were enrolled at this school in 2025.
Families are from a medium to high socio-economic profile with a very low socio-educational disadvantage profile. In general, our parents and carers are well-educated and employed in a range of academic, professional, and creative jobs. Many of our families live locally, in apartments or in houses on small blocks.

At BEPS, we pride ourselves on, and are recognised for the inclusive nature of our school and community. In 2025 we created our new School Strategic Plan which will guide our work over the next 4 years. As part of this process, we redefined our school values to Respect, Responsibility, Inclusion and Creativity. This process engaged students, staff and families to ensure it reflected our community. We also refined our school vision which is 'At Brunswick East Primary School we believe all students can thrive. As a school we are an inclusive community who pursues excellence and grows well rounded individuals.'
Teachers use the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 to guide student learning. Phonics is taught across P-2, within a 2 hour literacy block. BEPS uses the School Wide Positive Behaviour approach to support student wellbeing.

BEPS has 29 equivalent full-time staff, 2 Principal class, 17 teachers, 1 Business Manager, plus 9.5 Education Support Staff. All staff have a high level of commitment to the students emotional development; academic growth; and professional learning, which is underpinned by current research, and best practice.

Applications close Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

29 October 2026

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