Business Manager

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Education Support - Level 1, Range 5

**Occupation**:Administration

**Location**:Melbourne - Western suburbs

**Reference**:1484019

**Location Profile**:
**School Profile**
- Homestead Senior Secondary College opened in 2020 and is located in a developing area of Point Cook, approximately 28 kilometres from Melbourne CBD. Our feeder schools are the local P-9 colleges
- Alamanda and Saltwater P-9 Colleges. A significant percentage of our enrolments are new arrivals to the greater Point Cook community. Homestead also attracts a growing number of enrolments from the independent school¿s sector. Rapid growth is predicted for both the suburb and school over the next 5 to 10 years.

In 2026 we expect approximately 700 students at HSSC, and it is projected that the college¿s peak enrolment will be in excess of 1500 students. In addition to this, we expect to be supporting approximately 600 students from Saltwater P-9 at years 7-9 on the Homestead site while Saltwater undergoes major capital works to increase capacity on their site.

The foundation years of the college focused upon building social capital, creating structures and practices, purchasing resources and establishing staff professional learning teams. This is an amazing career opportunity for educationalists as they are part of a staff cohort playing an integral role in the development of the college¿s culture, teaching & learning style and place in our community. Our new phase includes solidifying our culture of the young adult learning environment and our consistent teaching and learning model, while managing significant growth in student and staff population.

HSSC is a state of the art 21st Century learning environment for young adults. With a build cost of $53 million, facilities are second to none. Students learn in a three-storey main building, a standalone Performing Arts/Physical Education building, multi-purpose courts and a playing field. Our landscaped grounds feature amazing spaces for our students and staff.
- The college curriculum focuses on providing the right pathway for all students to achieve their academic goals. The college offers a broad range of studies at Year 10, VCE, VCAL, VET & other programs.
- HSSC is defined by:

- A well balanced curriculum program that utilises purposeful and explicit teaching aimed at empowering students to be active learners, striving for personal excellence and ongoing growth and development
- Challenging, innovative and creative approaches in learning and teaching practices that embrace a full range of post compulsory pathways for Years 10 to 12 students
- Highly skilled, versatile, dedicated and caring staff committed to life-long learning and developing each student through the implementation of personalised learning programs
- The active participation of staff in professional learning communities
- Shared educational responsibility between parents, staff and students
- Powerful student agency & voice in their learning
- Effective & open channels of communication that promote trust, positive interactions and strong links with the wider community.

**Selection Criteria**:

- SC1 Demonstrated experience in managing financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The ability to monitor, control, and optimise school resources to ensure financial sustainability and compliance with relevant regulations.

SC2 Demonstrated excellent working knowledge of CASES21 Finance and Administration, AIMS, Recruitment Online, Worksafe, Workcover, EduPay, CSEF, Compass, SRP Planner and Reports, including a demonstrated ability to successfully implement DET Human Resources and other relevant administrative processes, policies and guidelines.
- SC3 Proven experience in overseeing the maintenance and management of school facilities and assets. The ability to coordinate contractors, manage capital works projects, and ensure the school's physical resources are safe, functional, and well-maintained.

SC4 Demonstrated experience in understanding of school governance, including knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and guidelines (e.g., risk management, OHS, ESM and financial compliance). Ability to ensure the school meets its legal and regulatory obligations, including preparation of reports for school council.

SC5 Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic planning and long-term financial planning. A proactive approach to identifying issues, generating solutions, and implementing improvements that align with the school¿s goals and vision.

SC6 High level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the school community including students, parents and staff, as well as a demonstrated ability to work effectively and proactively with outside organisations and all members of the school community, taking into a