Business Manager

Job type: Full time / From 22/07/2024
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Executive Management
Reference: 1421861
Job posted: 21/06/2024
Closes: 04/07/2024
Occupation: Executive Management
Job duration: From 22/07/2024
Reference: 1421861
Occupation: Executive Management
Salary Range: Salary not specified
Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated capacity to lead an office team, including capacity for directing the work of others.
SC2 Demonstrated knowledge and experience in respect to human resource and financial management records systems.
SC3 Sound knowledge of financial management legal requirements and practices, including the capacity to produce reports and provide advice in respect to those reports.
SC4 High level organizational skills, including the capacity to prioritise work flows.
SC5 High level written and verbal communication skills.
Role A Business Manager role will usually undertake tasks that impact on the whole school. The role seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, finance or human resources.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice in matters relating to the school finance, human resources or school administration.
Responsibilities Deliver School Services Manage the design and production of school publications and documents Finance Manage and direct the preparation of annual budgets and regular financial statements and contribute to the financial decision making of the school. Prepare funding submissions for the leadership team and school council. Direct the accounting processes of the school and ensure that all funds, including school investments, are effectively accounted for according to Treasury regulations. Provide advice to staff on spending against budget in respect to faculties, programs and other school projects. Administer government grants and other school income. Manage fund raising activities. General Administration Ensure the provision of a range of administrative support functions for the Principal and teaching staff. Provide administrative support to external service providers as required. Manage the processing of student admissions, registrations, enrolments and transfers. Provide required level of administrative support for school events, functions and projects. Implement induction programs for new staff, volunteers and other workers to the school. Human Resources Research, plan and prepare development programs for support staff. Manage recruitment procedures. Provide authoritative advice to the leadership team on support structures and work practices. Assist in the development of work practices that ensure appropriate occupational health and safety standards are maintained. Manage procedures relating to employee relations issues. Assist in the development of human resource planning. Manage School Resources Coordinate the use and maintenance of school buildings and equipment. Liaise and negotiate with service providers in respect to the cost and quality of services. Supervise the delivery of contracted services. Manage the development and collection of resource material at the school. Draft reports and make recommendations on operational issues. Evaluate and report on the operational efficiency of computer systems in production, making recommendations for improvement where appropriate. Develop techniques and procedures that will affect work practices beyond the work place. Manage a technical program with a broad scope across the school. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ******
Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
Our globally diverse school community works together to nurture engaged, socially responsible and resilient learners. Students are empowered to experience challenge, develop independence and achieve success.
Our practice:
¿ places students at the centre of all decision making.
¿ is always informed by evidence and research.
¿ includes high expectations of our students, staff and community.
¿ creates a safe, inclusive learning environment for everyone.
Values Our school values reflect the beliefs we hold about how our students learn, how our school operates and how we relate to one another:
Respect: Considering others, their property and the environment
Responsibility: Being reliable, resourceful and owning your actions
Honesty and Integrity: Being fair and trustworthy
Commitment: Persisting, giving your best and bouncing back
Location and Environment ¿ Highvale Primary School is located within the City of Monash in Glen Waverley in a leafy, park like setting. The school was established in 1969 and is an integral part of the local area. The school has a current enrolment of 360 students many of whom come from families who speak a language other than English, in particular Mandarin, enriching the cultural diversity of the school.
Highvale Primary has a shared vision and purpose, common language and shared, evidence-based expectations of teaching for learning. Our culture is built upon our School Values and has a focus on continuous improvement. A supportive collegiate environment enhances student learning and teaching practice.
Our school¿s guaranteed and viable curriculum includes a focus on English, Mathematics, Science, Health and Humanities and the Victorian Curriculum Capabilities. Our specialist program includes German and Mandarin as our Languages, specialist Physical Education, specialist STEAM (Science, Technology & Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) program, Performing Art and our whole school Response to Individual needs (RTI) program. Student empowerment, personalised, and digital learning further enhance engagement and are central to exemplary student outcomes and connectedness. Each teacher is required to actively participate in all meetings and work as an active member of their Professional Learning Team. Central to this is each teacher¿s strong commitment to whole school professional learning including active participation in the PLC inquiry approach. Explicit norms and protocols exist to ensure clarity of purpose, roles, collective expectations and to support collaborative planning and work. Participation in the broader school program including lunchtime and extra-curricular enrichment programs such as sport, debating and choir and before or after school activities and community events is an expectation.
Our commitment to child safety and our school values of respect, responsibility, honesty and integrity, and commitment are an essential part of the school¿s ethos and underpin our approach in all areas. Highvale Primary School complies with all Child Safe Standards as described in Ministerial Order 870. A copy of our Child Safe policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct can be found at http://www.highvaleps.vic.edu.au/school-policies . All staff members, volunteers and contractors are required to comply with the Ministerial Order 870, the Highvale Primary School `Child Safe¿ policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants are advised that the selection process will involve a rigorous background check including a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and / or VIT registration status.
As well, our school wide Positive Behavior for Learning (PBL) approach provides the framework to proactively develop and support student wellbeing across the school. Restorative practices, our cross age `Buddy¿ program and a focus on student voice are central to this approach. Student voice includes regular feedback to teachers regarding the learning program by students. Parents are warmly welcomed into each classroom and actively support the daily learning program at all levels of the school.
Please note that this position may have the potential to extended beyond the original contract, including consideration for Ongoing subject to the required Merit and Equity processes.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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