Functional Business Manager - Human Resources
- 493546
- 120 Hargreaves Street, Catholic Education Sandhurst Office, Bendigo, VIC, Australia, 3550
- Full time
Functional Business Manager - Human Resources
The HR Functional Business Manager represents CESL’s people related‑ processes and practices within the Portico Program. This role focuses on shaping future HR solutions that support the full employee lifecycle, workforce data integrity, and contemporary people practices. This role will work to ensure that future systems and processes support leaders, employees and schools, while aligning with CESL’s values, industrial context and strategic workforce needs. This includes advocating for solutions that are user centred, scalable and capable of supporting improved employee experience and organisational effectiveness.
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Title: Functional Business Manager - Human Resources
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Salary per year: $120,000 - $140,000 - excluding superannuation (dependent upon experience)
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FTE: 0.8 – 1.0 FTE
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Employment Status: Fixed Term – 24 months
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Location: Bendigo
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Other Requirements: Employee Working with Children Check, National Police Check (or valid VIT) Drivers License
About You
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Deep operational knowledge of HR practices, systems and industrial/legislative compliance
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Experience contributing to ERP implementations, large‑scale system transformations or complex process redesign
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Strong stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non‑technical audiences
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The ability to balance strategic intent with practical delivery realities
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Confidence operating in complex, fast‑moving program environments
Experience within education, government or other complex organisations will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
- Flexible and Hybrid working options
- Competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment
- Generous leave provisions for more quality time with family
- Competitive remuneration plus superannuation
- Career progression and growth opportunities.
About Magnify Sandhurst
In 2025, a diocesan first, a comprehensive and exciting new learning and teaching program was simultaneously launched across 51 Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese.
Magnify Sandhurst will be introduced across 2025 to 2027, with each phase designed to bring measurable improvements in each learning environment.
Magnify Sandhurst is set to transform learning for students with more specific and explicit teaching practices, bringing greater consistency and a more predictable and effective education experience for all students.
The Magnify Sandhurst program combines evidence-based practices in teaching and learning to support each student's unique needs, strengths, and goals, focusing on strengthening core areas like literacy and numeracy, building supportive classroom environments, and integrating Catholic values in daily learning.
It’s an exciting time to be in Catholic Education!
Learn more about Magnify Sandhurst.
Applications close on 28 May 2026
Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CES Ltd)
CES Ltd governs sixty learning centres across Central and North Eastern Victoria, in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. As we ‘Magnify Sandhurst’ with a special focus on learner growth, teacher professional development and ‘healthy and well communities’, we are committed to working in partnership with leaders, students and families, providing innovation and excellence; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality. Our motto is ‘Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day’.
Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety
CES Ltd embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.
Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the Key Responsibilities within the Position Description.
