This is a permanent full‐time position commencing ASAP.
In Western Australia, the Department of Education delivers swimming and water safety programs for all young people aged 5 to 17 through both VacSwim and Interm swimming programs. The newly established School of Swimming and Water Safety is one of several specialist schools within the Statewide Services division. The school is currently based at the Statewide Services Centre in Padbury and will be relocating to Tuart College in the near future.
The Role
As a member of the school's leadership team, the Business Operations Manager is responsible for the delivery of quality business and customer services. This includes the management and coordination of school operations, providing accurate and timely information and services, and ensuring alignment with school objectives and customer‐service principles.
The role involves providing advice and operational input into the development of the school's operational plans, managing the school's budget, and assessing the impact of Department initiatives, policies and procedures on school operations.
Additionally, the Manager will contribute to the development and implementation of a workplace plan that incorporates recruitment strategy, staff induction, leave, succession, performance management and development plans. The role delivers quality human‐resource services, supports staff and ensures compliance with Public Sector Human Resource Management standards, Commissioner's Instructions, legislation and Department policy.
The Business Operations Manager leads the school's financial governance by overseeing budget preparation, performance monitoring and financial reporting, providing strategic financial advice to the leadership team, ensuring robust financial controls and supporting long‐term financial planning.
Ideal candidates will display strong experience with record keeping, managing plans and procedures, and developing and implementing procedural statements and guidelines for staff.
Professional Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
* 12% employer‐contributed superannuation.
* Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work‐life balance, including working from home or remote, flexible hours and part‐time arrangements.
* Generous leave entitlements – annual, personal, long‐service and parental leave.
* Professional development opportunities and study leave or assistance.
* Access to salary packaging in accordance with relevant industrial instruments.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and in the broader Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility
* Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa with relevant work rights for the duration of the appointment.
* Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before commencing.
* Hold a current Working with Children Check.
Application Instructions
Apply online using the standard application process. Attach the required documents including a CV up to three pages and a statement addressing the selection criteria.
Applications close: 4:30 pm (AWST) on Monday, 18 May 2026.
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