Business Manager

Department of Education VIC – Pakenham VIC
3 days ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria
Pakenham Lakeside Primary School (PLPS) has a current enrolment of 736 students.
With the school's positive reputation within the local community, these student numbers are expected to be sustained over a period of time into the future.
As an authentic professional learning community, which is reflected in our purpose statement:
"The teachers and leaders in our school continuously seek and share learning, and act on this learning.
The goal of their actions is to enhance their effectiveness as professionals for the students' benefit through the pursuit of continuous inquiry and improvement," all staff focus on their practice and how they can most effectively support our students' growth, development, and learning.
An integral component of our school's culture are our five core values:
RespectResponsibilityIntegrityCo-operationFrom a staff perspective, these values underpin our workplace norms and create a framework around which our Staff Code of Conduct has been developed.
For our students, our values reflect the expected behaviours and attitudes which are exhibited by our children, both within our school environment and in the wider community.
The successful applicant will demonstrate a capacity to work in a collaborative manner with existing staff in our administration area.
They will possess effective organisational skills and demonstrate strong communication abilities and practices to ensure that our school's operations continue to be delivered in an efficient and effective manner.
Selection CriteriaSC1 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.
RoleA 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.
ResponsibilitiesDeliver 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 fundraising 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.Support School Council 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 workplace.Manage a technical program with a broad scope across the school.Who May ApplyIndividuals 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).
Child Safe StandardsVictorian 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: Child Safe Standards Policy
DE ValuesThe 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: Department Values Overview
Other InformationNo job description available
Conditions of Employment All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at Department HR Website. #J-18808-Ljbffr