Business Manager

Selection Criteria

SC1

Demonstrated high level experience in financial management legal requirements and practices, including the capacity to produce reports and provide advice in respect to those reports. Organisational and resources management with a proven capacity to support the Principal and leadership team through the timely and accurate management of these functions and financial reporting to the School Board.

SC2

Proven ability to show initiative and leadership as part of an effective and cohesive team in a complex work environment to ensure a continuous and efficient operation of the school. A demonstrated capacity to monitor and manage staff performance including overseeing the education support staff annual performance reviews and development planning.

SC3

Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication abilities, along with advanced interpersonal skills that include a capacity to develop constructive relationships with staff, students, and the school community.

SC4

Demonstrated high level competency and understanding of Department of Education software systems including CASES21, Recruitment Online, eduPay, and the associated internal controls, policy, procedures, guidelines, and employment conditions relevant to school-based staff.

SC5

Demonstrated capacity to provide high level organisational, interpersonal and management skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary to support a busy high performance school setting and its business practices including demonstrated capacity to lead an education support team.

SC6

Capacity to monitor and maintain the Student Resource Package (SRP), provide high level advice to the school Leadership Team on Finance, Human Resources, and Workforce Planning matters and the ability to maintain and monitor the annual program budget.

Role

The successful applicant will be employed at the either our 15 Mile Creek or Bogong Campus through negotiation.

The Business Manager is an integral and valued member of the school¿s leadership team and assists the Principal and Campus Principals in facilitating and maintaining a highly professional school operation which best serves the needs of the students, staff, families and community.

The Business Manager becomes accountable for the ongoing delivery of key business, finance and HR services that are integral to the strategic resource management of the school.

The Business Manager will work to understand existing school processes, anticipate future needs and assists in forward planning as we progress in the development of our school.

The Business Manager is customer service focused, warm and highly professional, models strong public-sector values, and effectively deals with competing priorities and pressures. The Business Manager also provides supportive leadership and development of the education support team.

The Business Manager embraces the challenge of the new, is open to learning and brings a solution-focused mindset to challenges and effectively manages change and resources.

The development of our positive school culture of learning is a shared responsibility. Our culture belongs to each of us. High level leaders like the Business Manager have consistent responsibility to contribute to the development of this culture through their practices, behaviour, and relationships.

Responsibilities

1. Manage the school budget and contribute to the financial decision making of the school.
2. Manage the accounting processes of the school through CASES21 software and ensure that all funds are effectively accounted for according to the Department of Education regulations.
3. Monitor and provide advice on the school student resource package on a regular and timely basis. This includes fortnightly, and annual reconciliation.
4. Manage recruitment procedures in Recruitment Online and ensure all policy and legal requirements are met.
5. Manage the human resource functions of all school staff in EduPay, including maintenance of personnel records and payroll functions, and provision of advice in regard to conditions of employment of school staff.
6. Assist with performance and development reviews, including giving and receiving feedback to and from peers regarding improvement strategies.
7. Work with the Facilities Manager to ensure our unique school infrastructure is maintaining a safe, inspiring learning environment.
8. Monitor and provide assistance with the Asset Information Management System (AIMS).
9. Work with staff to ensure occupational health and safety regulations are met through the eduSafe Plus website.
10. Provide a range of administrative and support duties for the School Board and Principals, including the preparation of minutes and attending appropriate meetings.
11. To undertake other duties and responsibilities within the dimensions of work level as requested by the principal.
12. Leading a culture of respect, community, integrity and educational excellence.
13. To be an effective member of the school team and contribute towards the school¿s vision of ¿educating for sustainability¿.

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:

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:

Other Information

Applications must include a written response to all selection criteria. Please include Curriculum Vitae with relevant qualifications and training. Applicants are to submit the names and full contact details of at least three professional referees. The panel reserves the right to contact listed referees or other people as part of the selection process. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to the satisfaction of pre-employment conditions. Further information about our school is available from our website

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

Outdoor School is a Victorian Department of Education & Training residential outdoor school providing "Education for Sustainable Living". Our educative purpose is ¿to develop

future ready young people¿. This position is currently based at our Bogong Campus, however this can be negotiated.

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