Business Manager - Human Resources and Facilities

Department of Education Victoria – East Melbourne VIC

3d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

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.

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 Managerrole 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 recent 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 prov

📌 Business Manager (Australia)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Australia