Business Manager

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Executive Management
Reference: 1458701
Job posted: 13/12/2024
Closes: 26/12/2024
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 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 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.
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:
Location ProfileEstablished in 1891, Wales Street Primary School is located in the Melbourne suburb of Thornbury approximately 10 kilometres northeast from Melbourne's Central Business District (CBD). The school site includes three main buildings that house classrooms, a multipurpose hall, dedicated specialist classrooms for the Arts, a library, a Light Timber Construction (LTC) building and two relocatable buildings. The school has had recent re-development and construction of the current school buildings completed in 2021.
Enrolments are approximately 595 students and have remained stable for the past 4 years enabling the school to offer 25 classes taught in a single level grade structure. The Student Family Occupation Education (SFOE) index is 0.1195. The staffing profile of Wales Street Primary School includes 32 fulltime equivalent (FTE) staff, Principal, 2 Assistant Principals, 1 Leading Teacher, 3 Learning Specialists and 15 Education Support (ES) staff, including classroom integration, SAC and office administration staff.
The school's F-6 curriculum framework incorporates the eight learning areas required by The Education and Training Reform Act 2006 aligned with the Victorian Curriculum. In 2016 the school gained accreditation for the International Baccalaureate - Primary Years Program.
A range of strategies and programs assist students needing additional support or extension are provided by the school. Enrichment learning activities and extra curricula programs are offered for students in a range of environments. These include art, instrumental music, performance productions, camps and excursions, sporting programs and student leadership opportunities.
The school employs a qualified nurse and provides a student welfare team to enhance student engagement and wellbeing. We have a BYOD 1:1 program for grade 4-6 students and iPads are used in the F-3 classrooms to support the teaching and learning of Digital Technologies.
Our programs are focused on the ability of our students to think independently, apply knowledge and have the capabilities to face the challenges that lie ahead with enthusiasm, confidence and resilience.
Contact:To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.

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