School Business Manager jobs

Closes: 27 July 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 66323
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 20 July 2026
Contact Officer: Paula Kinsman on Paula.Kinsman@ed.act.edu.au or (02) 6142 3399

Details: This position is an active member of the school leadership team, overseeing the operations of the school business, and is accountable to the ACT Education Directorate in meeting relevant legislative requirements. The Business Manager plays an integral role within the school community and the school improvement agenda, ensuring the school is a safe, happy and positive environment where students love to learn. They provide valuable, enabling support to the Principal while working collaboratively with the school leadership team and the school community to support student outcomes.

The SOGB Business Manager is a senior executive leadership position within Kingsford Smith School, responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of corporate and business functions in a large and complex P–10 environment.

The role provides leadership across finance, human resources coordination, facilities and asset management, procurement, compliance, and administrative systems, ensuring effective stewardship of resources and strong operational performance that supports school priorities and student outcomes.

As a member of the School Executive, the Business Manager contributes to strategic planning, governance, risk management, and continuous improvement. The role ensures alignment with ACT Education Directorate policies, legislative requirements, and whole-of-government frameworks.

The Business Manager leads multidisciplinary administrative teams, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and high-quality service delivery across front office operations, enrolments, financial management, and facilities coordination.

In a P–10 context, the role ensures operational systems are responsive, consistent, and appropriately tailored across primary and secondary cohorts, supporting the diverse needs of a growing school community.

The position also ensures compliance with Work Health and Safety obligations, asset management standards, and risk management frameworks, contributing to the safe, efficient, and well-coordinated operation of the school.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• This position requires a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• Asbestos Awareness Training is a mandatory requirement of this role and must be completed prior to or on commencement of this role.

Desirables

• Business qualifications or experience in a business-related role
• Financial qualifications or relevant experience

Note: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit a written response and a curriculum vitae/resume.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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