Campus Business Manager | Timbertop
Timbertop (approximately 245 students) is a boarding campus for all Year 9 students, located near Mt Buller in Victoria's Alps. All teaching staff live on the campus and students spend the entire year at Timbertop taking part in hiking, recreational and community service activities.
This is your chance to lead the heartbeat of campus operations!
We are seeking a Campus Business Manager - Timbertop, where you'll be the driving force behind day-to-day administration, facilities, and business services. Working closely with senior leaders and managing a dynamic team, you’ll ensure the campus runs smoothly and strategically. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a diverse and fast-paced environment - this is your opportunity. This position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, commencing December 8th, 2025.
About the role:
Lead, Influence, and Drive Campus Excellence
This is a unique opportunity to take charge of the operational heartbeat of a thriving campus. As Campus Business Manager, you’ll oversee everything from financial governance and budget planning to facilities, grounds, catering, and health services. You’ll lead a multi-disciplinary team, manage key service contracts, and work closely with senior leaders to deliver strategic initiatives and major projects.
Your role will span planning, payroll timesheet oversight, procurement, and compliance, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and long-term sustainability. You’ll also play a key part in staff engagement, risk management, and emergency planning, making this a truly diverse and impactful leadership position.
About you:
To be successful in this role you will need to be:
- Experience in business or financial administration, including team, budget, and facilities management. (A relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience within the education sector would be an advantage)
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills across diverse functions.
- Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
- Effective written communication and report writing skills.
- Sound financial management and budget reporting experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise across all levels.
- Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving ability.
- Skilled in workload planning and meeting deadlines.
- Basic understanding of retail and risk management.
- A current Victorian Driver's licence.
Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.
The School’s Student Safeguarding Framework, which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy, Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct, is available on the GGS website, under ‘Student Safeguarding’. The School’s expectation is that all staff members (and School Community members) comply with the Student Safeguarding Framework policies and procedures and the Child Safe Standards, as applicable to their role. Any queries in respect of this Framework or the School’s expectations should be directed to safeguarding@ggs.vic.edu.au.
For further details and/or to apply, visit the employment page on our website: www.ggs.vic.edu.au/employment
Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.
Please submit a cover letter, CV, and a document addressing key responsibilities in the Position Description.
Applications close at COB Friday 31st October 2025
