Finance Manager - Ongoing (Ed Support Level 1-Range 4) Job posted: 02/05/2024
Job type: Part time / From 15/07/2024
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1413915
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 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 newly established Finance Manager position due to an increase in student enrolments. As a result, the role of the Business Manager has been divided into separate roles for HR and Finance. Full support from current BM and flexible work days with the potential to increase to 22.8 hours or 3 days per week.
Attendance required for School Council/Finance meetings. No school holiday attendance required.
A Finance 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 and finance.
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 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. Attend finance and school council meetings;prepare agendas and take minutes Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment The Department of Education and Training 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 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
DE Values The Department's employees commit to upholding DET's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET'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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx
Location Profile Rangeview Primary School is situated in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Extensive development of our school¿s facilities and grounds have created engaging and contemporary learning spaces.
The 708 students enrolled reflect the diversity of cultural and social backgrounds within the local community. The school provides the breadth and diversity of programs for individuals at all levels. Rangeview demands and enjoys a highly dedicated and capable staff who are proactive and reflective in their orientation; an active and enthusiastic parent community; and an informed and committed School Council that is supported by its wide ranging and organised sub-committee structure. Significantly our students display considerable pride in our school and have high expectations of themselves and the way in which they achieve in all areas.
Our aim is to constantly strive to improve the learning outcomes for students in an atmosphere that is caring and supportive and in which successes are shared and celebrated. The focus on a growth mindset and learner agency continues into the next School Strategic Plan. The other two goals are to maximise learner growth in literacy and numeracy and to develop confident, resilient students equipped to thrive in the contemporary world. The continued development of teaching pedagogy and practice with the integrated use of technology to support student learning and engagement. This has been the focus of the one to one BYO iPad program and an example of our innovative educational growth as a school. Students experience a comprehensive curriculum inclusive of a range of extracurricular activities, including: student representative council, junior and senior school choir, school band, interschool sport, and school leadership programs. Additional lunchtime programs including Lego Club, Chess Club, Science Club and library activities offer opportunities for students to enhance their learning experiences. Our students develop in an environment that respects them as individuals; has high expectations and accepted standards of behaviour, tolerance and co-operation. Student health and wellbeing is foremost in our thinking and support.
The Annual Report to the School Community is available on our comprehensive school website.
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