Business Manager (Family Leave)
Employment
Full time, Fixed term
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
17 September 2026
Posted 14 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Thornbury High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
126.8
91.7 teaching · 35.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,123
Indigenous students
4%
Language other than English
35%
Girls vs boys
531 girls · 592 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to lead an office team, including capacity for directing the work of others.
SC2 Demonstrated knowledge and experience in respect to human resource and financial management records systems.
SC3 Sound knowledge of financial management legal requirements and practices, including the capacity to produce reports and provide advice in respect to those reports.
SC4 High level organizational skills, including the capacity to prioritise work flows.
SC5 High level written and verbal communication skills.
Role
Leave Purchase:
A leave purchase arrangement may be available and will be discussed with the successful applicant and Principal, subject to Department of Education policy and applicable industrial arrangements.
A Business Manager role will usually undertake tasks that impact on the whole school. The role seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, finance or human resources.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior man…