**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 1 works with the school principal and school executive in undertaking the 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. 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 policies.
**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.
**Special Notes**:
**About the NSW Department of Education**
**Additional School Information (Optional)**
Wyong Public School is located at the northern end of the Central Coast and has a current enrolment of 417 students, with 95 students identifying as Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander. The school has a current FOEI of 140 and caters for a diverse range of needs across 17 mainstream classes, including 2 Opportunity Classes, and also consists of a Special Education setting that incorporates two Multi Categorical classes and one ED class. Wyong Public School has a focus upon quality teaching and learning, underpinned by high expectations, and our priorities include literacy, numeracy and student wellbeing; along with learning in technology. We provide a range of opportunities for students in sports and the creative and performing arts. Wyong Public School works closely with the Wyong Learning Community of schools and is a proud member of the local Ngara AECG. The school values strong and productive connections with the local Aboriginal community and its families. Wyong Public School has built a valuable and meaningful relationship with an active P and C and also works in partnership with the Schools as Community Centre (SACC) to provide services and programs for our students and their families.
**How to Apply**
If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter.
**Targeted Question 1**
Please provide an example of how your skills and experience and ability to work collaboratively have had, or could have, an impact upon the development and implementation of whole school initiatives and/ or the school plan.