Business Manager 2 - Full Time - Ongoing ACIP - Lake Illawarra High School

School Administrative and Support

Reference number

0000BAT2

Occupation

SASS

Work type

Location

Illawarra & South Coast

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is $61.87 - $68.50 per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading

Principal Network

Lake Illawarra South

School Name

Lake Illawarra High School

Staff Area

Shellharbour

Closing date

03 August 2026 at 4:00pm

Position Information

The NSW Department of Education serves the community by leading the provision of world-class education. The Department protects young children by regulating preschool and long day care providers. Once children move into school, we provide them with a world-class primary and secondary education. We also work to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

About the Role

The Business Manager 2 works with the school principal and school executive and is responsible for the efficient management of the school’s business functions including administration, asset management, procurement, finance and work health and safety.

May be required to supervise and lead the school administrative team and supervise non-teaching staff. The role may lead or manage projects or business functions in collaboration with other school staff and additionally may be required to manage the work of contractors from time to time

Essential Requirements

Working with Children Check Clearance

Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education and Training policy.

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and work effectively as part of a team.

Demonstrated ability to undertake and manage financial and accounting functions including the use of computerised financial /administrative systems.

Well-developed oral and written communication skills.

Ability to interact with school staff, students and members of the school community.

Conditions

This is an ACIP (Above Centrally Identified Position) permanent non-teaching position established through school funds. The successful candidate’s continued appointment to this position will be subject to the continuity of this funding, the ongoing requirement for the role and the educational needs of the school. Should the funding or the requirement for the position cease, the officer will receive priority consideration for placement at an alternative location. When accepting the position, the successful applicant will be indicating their acceptance of the terms and conditions attached to this appointment

Special Notes

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages), in either Word or PDF format, that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Statement of Duties. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.

If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter.

Note: It is a requirement that all applicants submit their applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.

Targeted Question 1

How would you approach and coordinate the client/customer onboarding or staff induction process in a large organisation? What systems/strategies will you implement to ensure timely and accurate processing while meeting compliance standards and stakeholder expectations?

Targeted Question 2

Provide an example of how you have led and developed a team to achieve the organisation's strategic goals. How will you foster a collaborative and productive work environment to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of a large, high-performing workplace?