Business Services Manager, Clerk Grade 9/10

2 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
Position Information

The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

About the Role

The Business Services Manager plays a vital leadership role in the efficient and effective management of the school's business operations, supporting the principal in delivering high-quality educational outcomes. This role is responsible for coordinating all financial, administrative, and operational functions across the campus, ensuring optimal use of school resources, and ensures that all activities meet departmental, workplace health and safety (WHS), and legislative compliance requirements. The Business Services Manager will also lead negotiations with internal and external stakeholders, developing systems and procedures, and managing projects with the collaboration of other school staff and contractors.

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Talent Pool

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 18 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.

Special Notes

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, 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

NOTE: This is a temporary role with possible extension or ongoing employment

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit in either Word or PDF format:

  1. A cover letter (max 2 pages)

  2. demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and professional experience meet the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description

  3. A target question response (maximum 300 words per target question)

  4. answering the two targeted questions below

  5. A current resume (max 5 pages)

  6. including name, phone number/s and email for two professional referees

  7. Copies of your qualifications and/or academic transcripts

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

If you are successfully progressed to interview, you will be required to provide

1. Proof of Identity information

2. Informed Consent Form

3. Declaration for child-related work

Targeted Question 1

Outline a situation where you have had to analyse financial data to inform a business decision? What was the result? (300 words maximum)

Targeted Question 2

Describe a time when you had to address a performance issue with a team member? What steps did you take, and what was the outcome? (300 words maximum)



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