Job Description
Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Executive Management
Reference: 1433397
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 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.
Role
A 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 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 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 Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Other Information
This is a full-time, fixed term position with a view to ongoing.
A six month probation period is applicable to this position.
Attendance may be required during holiday periods. Ad Hoc Leave Purchase allowance will be applicable.
The successful candidate will be subject to a National Police Check and Working With Children Check.
Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone to arrange an interview.
Applications must include:
Qualifications
Experience
Professional accreditation
Three (3) professional referees, including your current employer.
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.
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