Business Manager

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Executive Management

Reference: 1460660

Job posted: 01/01/2025

Closes: 14/01/2025

Job duration: From 28/01/2025

Location Profile Frankston Primary School was established in 1874 and currently has an enrolment of 253 students.
The school is adjacent to the Frankston Business District, providing convenient access to the Frankston Arts Centre, beach, parks, library, Monash University, public transport, and many other community services conducive to authentic educational opportunities.

The school commenced a new School Strategic Plan 2023 - 2026, focusing on improving student learning outcomes in Numeracy and Writing and developing teacher practice to enhance learning outcomes.
Our school focus is generated through evidence-based practice, including building and embedding EDI (explicit direct instruction) as a core element of our instructional practice in literacy and numeracy.

Teaching Teams at Frankston Primary School collaborate to review and analyse data weekly to inform curriculum planning and learning and teaching, with each Team focused on building the capacity of teaching and student learning through effective PLC (Professional Learning Community) practice.

All teaching staff participate actively through our GROWTH Coaching, Peer Observation, and feedback model to support teacher professional learning, integral to building classroom teacher capacity and improving student learning outcomes.

We are a school striving for educational excellence, empowering our students to achieve their personal best in an inclusive, supportive, and caring environment.

Frankston Primary School has a strong commitment to: Building a connected and inclusive school community Connecting with our parent and wider community Activating high-level student literacy and numeracy achievement Developing students' personal and social capabilities and emotional resilience Inspiring student learning and creativity through a breadth of programs and learning experiences. Our school values are: Community, Aspire, Resilience, Respect, Positivity, Empathy & Inclusion.
Our aim is to build student wellbeing through creation of a positive school culture characterised by respectful relationships and restorative practices.

Our school takes a restorative approach to resolving conflict and preventing harm, supported through trauma-informed practice including the Berry Street Model, Zones of Regulation, and positive behaviour support strategies.
Inclusive practice for all students is paramount in our work and supporting all students to reach their potential.

Specialist programs in 2025 are Environmental Science/STEM; Art, Auslan/Performing Arts, and PE.

Selection Criteria SC1: Demonstrated capacity to lead an office team, including directing the work of others, effective management of self and others, and delegation of appropriate responsibilities.

SC2: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in respect to human resource and financial management records systems, budget development, including knowledge of CASES21.

SC3: High-level knowledge of financial management legal requirements and practices, including the capacity to produce reports and provide advice regarding those reports.

SC4: High-level organisational skills, including capacity to prioritise work, supporting leadership following Department of Education policies.

SC5: High-level written and verbal communication skills.

SC6: Demonstrated capacity for ongoing professional development.

Role This is a full-time position.
A Business Manager role will usually undertake tasks that impact the whole school, seeking to gain cooperation from 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.
Management of staff to achieve expected outcomes is a key responsibility.

Responsibilities Deliver School Services Manage the design and production of school publications and documents. Finance Support the Principal in preparing annual budgets and regular financial statements. Prepare funding submissions for the leadership team and school council. Direct the accounting processes of the school and ensure all funds 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. Manage the processing of student admissions, registrations, enrolments, and transfers. Provide required administrative support for school events, functions, and projects. Implement induction programs for new staff, volunteers, and other workers to the school. Human Resources Manage recruitment procedures. Assist in developing work practices that ensure appropriate occupational health and safety standards are maintained. Support the Principal in managing procedures relating to employee relations issues. Assist in developing human resource planning. Manage School Resources Coordinate the use and maintenance of school buildings and equipment. Liaise and negotiate with service providers regarding cost and quality of services. Supervise the delivery of contracted services. Manage the development and collection of resource material at the school. Evaluate and report on the operational efficiency of computer systems in production. 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 Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience, and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position.
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, 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.

For additional support and advice on the recruitment process, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders can contact 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.

To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.

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