Ongoing Sso4 - Business Manager
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Government
School type
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
1 April 2026
Posted 19 Mar 2026
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521
Total students
51%
Boys
49%
Girls
28.6
Teaching FTE
23.4
Non-teaching FTE
1,018
ICSEA value
55th percentile · Average SES
4%
EAL/D Background
6%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Position to commence as soon as possible, with the start date to be negotiated.
McLaren Vale Primary School, located in the heart of South Australia's renowned wine region, offers a vibrant, inclusive, and community-focused learning environment for students from Reception to Year 6. Our school is committed to fostering positive relationships and supports its staff and students to achieve their best through high-quality learning opportunities and a supportive culture.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Business Manager to join our dedicated team. This ongoing position plays a crucial role in supporting our school community and strategic vision by ensuring effective management of our financial, physical, and human resources.
Reporting directly to the Principal, the successful applicant will:
- Oversee the school's administrative and finance functions, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Lead and manage non-teaching staff across administration and grounds, ensuring effective HR practices in recruitment, induction, development, and performance management.
- Manage the school's physical assets, facilities, maintenance programs, security, and work health and safety requirements.
- Provide expert advice to leadership, staff, and School Governing Council on finance and resource matters, participate in committees, and contribute to key decision-making.
- Maintain and enhance financial and administrative systems to support the school's educational outcomes.
- Foster positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and the wider com…
McLaren Vale Primary School, located in the heart of South Australia's renowned wine region, offers a vibrant, inclusive, and community-focused learning environment for students from Reception to Year 6. Our school is committed to fostering positive relationships and supports its staff and students to achieve their best through high-quality learning opportunities and a supportive culture.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Business Manager to join our dedicated team. This ongoing position plays a crucial role in supporting our school community and strategic vision by ensuring effective management of our financial, physical, and human resources.
Reporting directly to the Principal, the successful applicant will:
- Oversee the school's administrative and finance functions, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Lead and manage non-teaching staff across administration and grounds, ensuring effective HR practices in recruitment, induction, development, and performance management.
- Manage the school's physical assets, facilities, maintenance programs, security, and work health and safety requirements.
- Provide expert advice to leadership, staff, and School Governing Council on finance and resource matters, participate in committees, and contribute to key decision-making.
- Maintain and enhance financial and administrative systems to support the school's educational outcomes.
- Foster positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and the wider com…