Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 5
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Inner South East suburbs
Reference: 1528674
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 organisational skills, including the capacity to prioritise work flows.
SC5 High level written and verbal communication skills.
SC6 Demonstrated ability to manage marketing and communications activities, including digital content, social media, branding, publications and event promotion, ensuring all communications are professional, accurate, audience-focused and aligned with the school's vision and values.
Attendance during term breaks may be required and a leave purchase allowance will be paid for this time.
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 the principal.
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. The principal will be provided with timely reports and advice in matters relating to the school finance, human resources or school administration.
Deliver School Services
Finance
General Administration
Human Resources
Manage School Resources
Support School Council
Marketing and Communications
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Applicants are expected to submit the following:
A cover letter addressed to the principal
A curriculum vitae including the names, positions and telephone and email contact details of 3 referees
A statement addressing the key selection criteria.
Ashwood High School is an aspirational co-educational secondary school that provides an outstanding all-round educational experience, supporting, inspiring and empowering students to become positive contributors to our world.
Since 1958, Ashwood High School has been an integral part of the community, blending strong traditional values with a contemporary approach to education. Our state-of-the-art facilities are set on a 15-hectare campus with expansive and exceptional grounds. A major building program was completed in 2024 with the opening of our STEAM and Research Centre, further enhancing the breadth and depth of learning opportunities for our students.
Ashwood High School consistently achieves strong academic outcomes. Our VCE median study score was 32 in 2025, with 10.1% of students achieving study scores of 40 or above. In recognition of these results, Ashwood High School was named one of the Top Government Schools in Victoria for VCE Results in 2025.
We focus on developing critically aware, resilient, and independent learners. Our school prides itself on a strong sense of community and provides a welcoming, secure, and orderly learning environment. By establishing essential preconditions ¿ student safety, high expectations, consistent routines and authentic relationships ¿ we create an environment where students are encouraged to strive for excellence and celebrate success in all its forms. Our substantial awards and recognition program operates across all year levels, with a strong emphasis on student voice and leadership.
We believe deep learning is facilitated by high-quality teaching practice. This occurs when all learners are actively engaged in differentiated, challenging and academically rigorous learning experiences. We value the whole person and are committed to fostering positive, adaptable and socially aware young people.
Our students benefit from a wide range of co-curricular opportunities designed to develop talent across four key areas:
¿ Academic Excellence
¿ Sporting Excellence
¿ Creative Arts
¿ Civics, Citizenship and Leadership
As members of the Ashwood High School community, our behaviours are guided by our CHOIR values:
¿ Community of learning and trust
¿ High Expectations ¿ aspire to your personal best
¿ Optimism, reflection and resilience
¿ Innovation, creativity and sustainability
¿ Respect for teachers, students, school and self
We encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning, progress and behaviour, while fostering collaboration, cooperation and a shared commitment to high expectations for success.
At Ashwood High School, we are a school with heart ¿ where every student is known, supported and valued, both as a person and as a learner.