Job Description Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / From 22/01/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Administration/Secretarial Reference: 1448013 Selection Criteria SC1 Proven expertise to lead and manage an office team effectively, including the ability to delegate tasks, direct the work of others, and foster a collaborative and efficient work environment. SC2 Extensive knowledge and experience in human resource and financial management systems. SC3 Expert knowledge of financial management legal requirements and practices, including the capacity to produce reports and provide advice to the principal, leadership team and school council regarding those reports. SC4 Proven capacity to create and maintain a welcoming and professional point of entry for the school community, ensuring positive interactions with students, staff, parents, and visitors. SC6 Demonstrated knowledge and experience in procuring goods and services in compliance with Department of Education guidelines. Role This position is full-time, with the successful applicant expected to work onsite during school operating hours (including outside-school hours events). The Business Manager undertakes tasks that impact the whole school, obtaining the cooperation of other staff members and school community members to achieve specific objectives in school administration, finance and human resources. Although the Business Manager is provided direction on targets and goals, they have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved within the Department of Education and school policy and procedures. The Business Manager¿s management of staff is crucial to achieving expected outcomes. The Business Manager resolves staff management issues with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be provided in more complex cases. The Business Manager provides timely reports and advice on school finance, human resources and administration matters. The Business Manager is a member of the leadership team accountable for developing and delivering key services integral to Noble Park Primary School's effective operation. They provide a range of services and analyse complex problems that form part of the policy framework. 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 school's financial decision-making. Prepare funding submissions for the leadership team and school council. Direct the school's accounting processes and ensure that all funds, including school investments, are effectively accounted for according to Treasury regulations. Provide advice to staff on spending against budget for 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 administrative support for school events, functions and projects. Implement induction programs for new staff, volunteers, and other workers at 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 developing work practices that maintain appropriate occupational health and safety standards. 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 for the cost and quality of services. Supervise the delivery of contracted services. Manage the development and collection of resources at the school. Support School Council Evaluation, draft reports and make recommendations on financial and operational issues. Other duties as directed by the principal. 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 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 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: pal/child-safe-standards/policy DE Values The 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 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 at Location Profile Noble Park Primary School aspires to create an inclusive school community that embraces opportunity and inspires individuals to collaborate, learn and achieve. Noble Park Primary School¿s values are: Be Responsible: We own our own choices and behaviour. Be Respectful: We accept each other for who we are. Be Kind: We use our words and actions to show we care. Be Safe: We look after each other through the choices we make. Noble Park Primary School is unwavering in our commitment to providing a high-quality education that empowers every student to reach their full potential. Our dedicated teachers and staff can access expert coaching, mentoring, and professional learning opportunities, ensuring they are equipped with the latest teaching strategies and best practices. Our pedagogical approach is research-informed and co-constructed, ensuring that teaching methods are tailored to meet the diverse needs of our students. We use evidence-based practices, including: Little Learners Love Literacy: an explicit, evidence-based synthetic phonics program that systematically teaches children to read by focusing on letter-sound relationships, blending, and decoding skills, ensuring a solid foundation in early literacy. George Booker numeracy: an approach that emphasises a deep conceptual understanding of mathematical principles through hands-on learning, problem-solving, and developing critical thinking skills. School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support: a framework that promotes a proactive, evidence-based approach to improving student behaviour by establishing clear expectations, teaching appropriate behaviours, and reinforcing positive actions throughout the school community. Our commitment to continual professional development ensures that our staff stay current with the latest educational research, enabling them to provide a dynamic and effective learning environment. At Noble Park Primary School, we know that investing in our staff improves student outcomes. We have a supportive community and dedicated staff that maximise learning and wellbeing outcomes for our students. Our students are encouraged to have high expectations of themselves and are supported to achieve success every day. #J-18808-Ljbffr