Business Manager

Job DescriptionLocation: Melbourne | Eastern MetropolitanJob type: Full time / From 28/01/2025Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Executive ManagementReference: 1436471Selection 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.
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.
Responsibilities Deliver School ServicesManage the design and production of school publications and documents FinanceManage 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 AdministrationEnsure 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 ResourcesResearch, 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 ResourcesCoordinate 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 CouncilDraft 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.
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 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:pal/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:pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview Other InformationThe Principal, Mr Con Vellios, will conduct a school tour on Wednesday 9th October 2024 at 4pm for interested applicants.
Please contact the School Office on to register your attendance.
Conditions of EmploymentAll 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 Location ProfileGlen Waverley South Primary School is committed to lifelong learning by providing an inclusive, supportive and nurturing community in which diversity is valued and celebrated.
Our innovative curriculum and culture of excellence creates a stimulating learning environment that engages and challenges students to achieve personal success and make positive contributions to society.The vision of the Glen Waverley South Primary School community is underpinned by the value of RESPECT, highlighted through our focus on:RelationshipsExcellenceSupportPassionEngagementChoiceTrust & HonestyGlen Waverley South Primary School is located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne in the City of Monash.
The buildings are surrounded by spacious, well maintained grounds with an abundance of shaded areas, age appropriate playground equipment, an oval and a variety of outdoor courts catering for various sporting activities.
Glen Waverley South Primary School shares the same site as Brentwood Secondary College and Greenland Childcare Centre.
Major building works were completed in 2011 creating two new Learning Studios and a multipurpose centre.The open learning environment facilitates 21st century pedagogy.
A new state of the art multipurpose facility enriches the Physical Education, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Instrumental Music and the Out of School Hours Care programs.
Features include a full sized basketball stadium with change rooms, stimulating visual arts and music studios and a spacious well resourced out of school hours care area with a modern kitchen.
Each learning space is equipped with an interactive TV and all students have access to ipads, laptops and computers.The learning community at Glen Waverley South Primary School is committed to the improvement and enhancement of student learning in order to equip students for the future.
All members of the school community, students, staff and parents, are open and committed to the shared vision of ongoing learning and continuous development in the provision of best educational practice.
The learning community model of the school is characterised by:A culture of:Lifelong and self-driven learningCommitment to personal growth, shared vision and team learningAssisting all students to embrace learningExcellence andConnectedness through strong community partnershipsDedicated teachers delivering an exemplary Learning and Teaching program that facilitates:Achievement of academic, social, emotional and physical potentialA stimulating learning environment where students are highly engaged and motivatedInclusive, innovative and challenging curriculumCurriculum design which caters for individual learning needsEngaging personalised learning experiencesStudent goal settingExplicit teaching of literacy and numeracy skills andInquiry based learningA learning environment that:Provides equal opportunities and values diversityDevelops knowledge and valuesPromotes student Leadership opportunitiesIs positive, safe, supportive & cooperativeEquips students with skills and knowledge to cope successfully in an ever-changing world through supportive programs that include a comprehensive transition program, an engaging buddy system, access to our social welfare service (Kids Hope Mentors) and a values-based wellbeing program (The Resilience Project).Specialist teachers provide expertise in the areas of Creative Arts, LOTE (Japanese), Physical Education and Sport and Critical Literacy.
In addition to the core curricula, enrichment programs are provided by way of an Instrumental Music Program, Choir, Rock Band, School Production, Excursions, Camps, Environmental club, Sports, and lunchtime clubs.
The school provides high quality, registered programs for Outside School Hours Care, including Before School Care, After School Care, Curriculum/Pupil Free Days and Vacation Care.At Glen Waverley South Primary School we are proud of our friendly and inclusive culture.
Our school is enriched by a diverse and multicultural community.
Glen Waverley South Primary School has a strong tradition of parent and community partnerships.
An active School Council, Junior School Council and numerous volunteers represent a learning community committed to the vision of the school.#J-18808-Ljbffr