49789, Several

Closes: 08 July 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 49789, Several
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 01 July 2026
Contact Officer: Cindie Deeker on Cindie.Deeker@ed.act.edu.au or (02) 614 21266

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Details: Amaroo School is seeking highly capable and dynamic Business Managers to join their school leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping a thriving, student-focused environment. These key positions oversee the full scope of school business operations, ensuring compliance with ACT Education Directorate requirements while driving strategic and operational excellence. As trusted advisors to the Principal, the successful applicants will lead daily and long-term planning, manage financial and facility operations, oversee staff, and champion continuous improvement in service delivery. Working collaboratively with leaders, staff, and the broader community, you will help create a safe, positive school where students love to learn. The role requires strong leadership, sound judgement, and expertise across strategic planning, human resources, governance, procurement, and stakeholder engagement, alongside exceptional organisational and communication skills in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Eligibility/Other requirements:  

Compliance Requirements / Qualifications

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• Asbestos Awareness Training is a mandatory requirement of this role and must be completed prior to or on commencement of this role, for further information refer to: Asbestos Awareness Training - WorkSafe ACT

Highly Desirable

• Business qualifications or experience in a business-related role
• Financial qualifications or relevant experience

Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit your response of approximately two pages addressing the Selection Criteria considering the position overview, together with your curriculum vitae and names of two referees.

Please provide evidence of your suitability for the role by including examples that clearly demonstrate your relevant Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural capabilities as required.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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