Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1483746
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.
Note: There is an onsite attendance requirement for this position. On occasion, there may be some attendance required during school holiday periods, as mutually agreed upon.
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 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.
Deliver School Services
Finance
General Administration
Human Resources
Manage School Resources
Support School Council
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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 [email protected]
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https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
About You
We are seeking someone dynamic, thorough and caring to join our staff at Footscray West Primary School as a member of our excellent office-based Education Support team. They are a wonderful group of people, and we are confident you will love working with them just like we do! For this role, we are genuinely seeking the best person who fits the culture of our team.
About Us
Footscray West Primary School is in a residential area in Melbourne's inner western suburbs. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive school. Our school services a student population of approximately 680 students, who come from a wide range of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. Our demographic is generally advantaged, as indicated by our low SFOE. We are fortunate to have a well-managed and healthy school budget.
Our core curriculum is based upon the principles of explicit teaching and developmental learning and offers a comprehensive education across all areas. The school is located on a substantial site with a variety of play areas. Students have access to Specialist programs in Italian, Visual Art, Music, Physical Education, Library, and Social & Emotional Learning.
We have contracted canteen, instrumental music, and out of school hours care services.
Purpose/Vision
At Footscray West Primary School our school vision is 'Working together to create a better world'. We do this through our four values of Belonging, Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience.
We engage the school community to work and learn together in a supportive and inclusive environment. We facilitate the development of knowledge, skills, and resilience in our students to assist them to achieve their personal best.
We have established a positive school culture for learning and social development throughout the school community using Respectful Relationships and effective wellbeing approaches, to prioritise the healthy development of every child. We are currently in our second year of implementing the Berry Street Education Model, with strong support by our staff and families.
Our students develop the knowledge, skills, and resiliency to be successful in a rapidly changing world. All teachers, leaders, support staff, students and community members work together as a learning community that is dedicated to care and support, active participation, and positive expectation for all students.
If you have any questions about joining our team, please contact Liz Beasley (Assistant Principal).