School Operations Manager
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
3 September 2026
Posted 19 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
109
80 teaching · 29 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
976
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
8%
Girls vs boys
422 girls · 554 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated strong organisational skills, flexibly and ability to work constructively in a team ensuring the continuous and efficient operation of the work environment as well as working proactively to enhance work systems, practices and relationships.
SC2 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems as relevant to the position, including, Edupay, Edval, Cases21, Compass and Excel spreadsheets.
SC3 Demonstrated initiative and organisational skills including the ability to determine priorities and meet deadlines using a solution focused approach.
SC4 Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and other support staff to ensure smooth operations.
SC5 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
SC6 Demonstrated capacity to show initiative, contribute to a positive school culture and live by organisational values and policies
Role
Role
The role of the School Operations Manager incorporates two major facets that impact the ability of the school to operate effectively on a daily basis ¿ the roles of Daily Organiser, and the Timetabler. In conjunction with this, the role also involves the relevant operational tasks of VASS administration, and Compass administration covering areas of resourcing, events, learning tasks, parent-teacher interviews, timetable and rooming updates.
Daily Organiser
The purpose of the Daily Organiser is to ensure the smooth operation of the teaching day by providing for replacement of absent staff, notifying appropriate room and scheduling changes, and appointin…