Business Manager - UC High School | Full-time Temporary

Closes: 13 August 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 58195
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 06 August 2026
Contact Officer: Kate Woods on Kate.Woods@ed.act.edu.au or (02) 6142 0490

Details: UC High School Kaleen is seeking an experienced and dynamic Business Manager to join its senior leadership team. This pivotal role contributes to the strategic direction and operational success of the school, ensuring the effective management of key business and corporate functions. As a member of the School Leadership Team, the Business Manager provides expert leadership and advice across a diverse portfolio including finance, human resources, facilities and asset management, procurement, risk and compliance, governance, and administrative services.

The Business Manager is responsible for leading the school's business operations and administrative services, enabling school leaders and staff to focus on delivering high-quality educational outcomes for students. The role oversees financial planning and budget management, workforce planning and recruitment processes, and the leadership and development of administrative support staff, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

The successful applicant will demonstrate highly developed leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive continuous improvement. They will possess strong financial acumen, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and the capacity to build productive relationships across the school community, the Directorate and external partners.

A strategic thinker with a proactive and solutions-focused approach, the successful candidate will be able to balance day-to-day operational demands with long-term planning and organisational objectives. A high level of professionalism, discretion and sound judgement is essential, particularly when managing sensitive financial, staffing and organisational matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader to make a significant contribution to the ongoing success of UC High School Kaleen.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss the position with the Contact Officer prior to submitting an application.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• 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 (act.gov.au)
• Asbestos awareness card or a willingness to obtain - Asbestos Awareness Training and evidence of completion delivered by a Registered Training Organisation is required before commencement, for further information refer to: Asbestos Awareness Training - WorkSafe ACT

Desirables

• Qualification or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance or
• Experience in a business-related role and financial qualifications and/or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Xero and Sentral systems.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• First Aid qualification. A First Aid Certificate or a willingness to undertake appropriate training.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 24 August 2026 until 09 October 2026. 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: We encourage you to discuss this role with the contact officer prior to submitting your application. Please submit your response of no more than 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 .

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

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

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.

#LI-DNI

Note

This is a temporary position available from 24 August 2026 until 09 October 2026.