Business Manager - 0.5 FTE Family Leave Replacement

Highton Primary School · Highton, VIC

Employment

Part time, Fixed term

Subject

General

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

2 November 2026

7 days left

Posted 26 Oct 2026

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About Highton Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

Prep-6

School staff (FTE)

30.1

25 teaching · 5.1 non-teaching

Students per teacher

14.4:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

359

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

18%

Girls vs boys

185 girls · 174 boys

52%
48%

Socio-educational background

Above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Selection Criteria

To apply, please submit a cover letter and a response addressing the four Key Selection Criteria.

  • Please keep your introductory cover letter brief and concise.

  • Your total application (cover letter and selection criteria responses combined) should not, if possible, exceed 3 pages in length.

SC1    Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of an office team within a shared Business Manager arrangement, including the ability to work independently, coordinate responsibilities, and maintain clear communication and effective handover to ensure continuity of business operations.

SC2    Demonstrated knowledge and experience in school administration and financial management, including accounts payable, preparation of end of month financial documentation, and facilities management, together with proficiency in AIMS and Compass, including its payment functions.

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 organisational and written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to prioritise workloads, coordinate responsibilities and maintain effective communication within a shared Business Manager arrangement.

Role

This 0.5 FTE family leave position will work alongside the 0.6 FTE Business Manager, with one shared working day per fortnight to support handover, coordination and continuity. Key responsibilities will include accounts payable, preparation of end-of-month financial documentation, administration of Comp…

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