Business Manager

About the School

Palmview State Primary School is an innovative and future-focused learning community, entering its fifth year with strong foundations and a clear vision to Trust, Connect, and Grow. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to deliver high-impact teaching practices, supported by programs like the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden, collaborative assessment in English, and personalised eLearning through iPads. As a recognised Apple Distinguished School, we are proud to inspire creativity, deepen collaboration, and make learning meaningful for every student. If you're passionate about teaching and want to be part of a dynamic, growing school committed to excellence, Palmview offers a truly exciting place to grow your career.

Your Opportunity

As the Business Manager you will interpret and analyse business plans and work alongside the Principal to deliver a range of corporate services. You will manage the timely delivery of organisational executive and administrative support; frequently identify opportunities to adapt processes; supervise the support staff workforce; and encourage an environment in which quality services are delivered by demonstrating best practice, inspiring change and influencing key stakeholders.

The Business Manager reports to the Principal and liaises with Deputy Principals, Heads of Department and Curriculum Coordinators.

Your Responsibilities

As the Business Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Support the Principal in the administration and management of a school budget
Provide advice in the formulation of support staff workforce planning and manage implementation to ensure the availability of appropriately trained staff to support school operations.
Manage the day-to-day activities of school support staff, including recruitment, induction and training, vacancy processing, chairing recruitment and selection panels, identifying future staff skill requirements, and organising skills development.
Collaboratively implement Managing Unsatisfactory Performance (MUP) processes and assist with rehabilitation processes for school support staff.
Work with the Principal in leading change within the school support staff team, ensuring human resource practices conform to current standards and that awards and conditions are met for all school support staff.
As required, provide facilities management advice to the Principal, school management team, and community.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing competencies under how you may be assessed in the role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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