Business Manager Strathnairn School

Closes: 13 May 2025

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $124,103 - $133,195 plus superannuation
Position No: 68691
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 29 April 2025
Contact Officer: Nicole Nicholson on ***************@ed.act.edu.au or 0403704***

Details: Are you passionate about education and community? Strathnairn School, a new public school in the heart of the Ginninderry region, is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Business Manager to join our inaugural leadership team. Opening in 2026, our school will cater to up to 780 students from Preschool to Year 6, with an additional Early Childhood Education & Care service for 130 children.

As the Business Manager, you will be the Principal's integral partner, playing a crucial role in establishing and leading the school's strategic vision and operations. Your responsibilities will include overseeing daily and strategic operations, promoting service delivery improvements, and ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.

We are seeking a team player who is community-focused, innovative, and eager to learn and lead. Your strong leadership, strategic planning, and exceptional communication skills will be essential in collaborating with staff, students, and the broader community.

If you are ready to make a significant impact and help shape the future of education in Strathnairn, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of our exciting journey!

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.  For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to -https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804

Asbestos awareness card or a willingness to obtain - Asbestos Awareness Training and evidence of completion delivered by a Registered Training Organisation is required before commencement, for further information refer to: Asbestos Awareness Training - WorkSafe ACT

Highly Desirable:

• Qualification or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance or
• Experience in a business-related role and financial qualifications and/or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Knowledge of Xero and Sentral packages
• First Aid qualification. A First Aid Certificate or a willingness to undertake appropriate training

Notes: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit your response of no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria considering the position overview, together with your curriculum vitae and names of two referees. Please provide evidence of your suitability for the role by including examples that clearly demonstrate your relevant Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural capabilities as required.

We highly recommend that you to discuss this role with the contact officer prior to submitting your application.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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