Manager Business Systems

Manager, Business Systems

Join us as a Manager, Business Systems (Clerk Grade 11/12)

We are excited to announce an opening for a Manager, Business Systems within our Student Wellbeing Support directorate.

• Location: Specific locations listed in 'About the role'
• Required to work minimum three (3) days per week in an identified education office location
• Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12 with base salary ranging from $149,739 to $173,174 per annum, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Ongoing full-time opportunity

About the NSW Department of Education

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We're proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.

We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

About the Student Wellbeing Support Directorate

Student Wellbeing Support provide direct support to schools to strengthen accessible and inclusive education practice to maximise wellbeing and learning for students in NSW public schools. The Student Wellbeing Support directorate includes four Student Wellbeing Support groups that service our schools across various principal networks. Student Wellbeing Support advances equitable outcomes through outcomes focused programs, systems, and processes.

Schools access our support through the one-call, Team Around a School model. The Team Around a School helps school teams to improve student learning and wellbeing practices and strengthens school and staff initiatives across the care continuum. We are a key enabler of the department's Plan for Public Education and are committed to ensuring we provide support to schools that is efficient, effective, and easy to access.

About the role

The Manager, Business Systems role leads and manages the development and implementation of consistent business systems across Student Wellbeing Support to inform decision making, strategic planning and excellence in service delivery.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to select your preference/s from the following education office location options:

Adamstown, Albury, Armidale, Arncliffe, Batemans Bay, Bathurst, Broken Hill, Campbelltown, Coffs Harbour, Deniliquin, Dubbo, Forster, Goonellabah, Grafton, Griffith, Macquarie Park, Maitland, Miranda, Moree, Murwillumbah, Newcastle. Nirimba (Quakers Hill), Orange, Port Macquarie, Queanbeyan, Ringrose (Greystanes), Riverwood, St Peters, Tamworth, Tuggerah, Wagga Wagga, Warilla

For further information including a full list of key accountabilities click here to view the role description.

Key knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
• Demonstrated successful project management experience.

Essential requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated extensive knowledge, skills and experience in a relevant discipline.
• Hold a current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment (or willing to acquire one)
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education

Why Join Us?

• Be part of Australia's largest education system
• 35 hour working week
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements
• Flex leave entitlements, generous holidays and leave conditions
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fitness Passport
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Online' and attaching a resume (maximum 5 pages) & cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities for the role.

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

Please be advised that it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online. No paper based, email based, or late applications will be accepted.

Applications close: Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 11:59pm (AEST)

For role enquiries, please contact Jessica Meyers via email on

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.