Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 5
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1501389
SC1 ¿ Demonstrated high-level financial, administrative and organisational expertise, including budgeting, reporting, procurement, and contract management.
SC2 ¿ Proven capacity to lead and manage staff effectively, fostering teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
SC3 ¿ Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance and mitigate risk across finance, HR, OHS and governance.
SC4 ¿ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff, parents, School Council and external stakeholders.
SC5 ¿ Strong analytical, strategic and problem-solving skills, contributing to sound decision-making and school improvement.
SC6 ¿ Commitment to DET Values, diversity, inclusion and the Child Safe Standards.
The Business Manager leads the administrative, financial and human-resource operations of Carranballac P-9 College. The position undertakes tasks that impact the whole school and supports the Principal in achieving strategic and operational goals across both campuses.
Direction on objectives and targets is provided, but the Business Manager has professional latitude in determining how they are achieved within DET policies and internal control procedures. Management of staff to achieve expected outcomes is a key responsibility, with significant influence over the school¿s administration, finance and human-resource functions.
Job Purpose
The Business Manager is a vital member of the College Leadership Team who:
All staff are expected to model the Child Safe Standards and uphold DET and College values in all professional interactions.
Position Outcomes
1. Financial Management
2. Human Resources Management
3. Governance and School Council Support
4. Communication and Information Management
5. School Systems and Operations
6. Planning and Organisation
7. Occupational Health and Safety
8. Professional Development and Leadership
9. Other Duties
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.
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:
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
Carranballac P-9 College is a unique dual-campus Foundation ¿ Year 9 College, encompassing Boardwalk and Jamieson Way. Both campuses cater for the needs of students across two stages of schooling, Primary Years (Foundation ¿ Year 6) and Secondary Years (Years 7 ¿ 9). The College provides student well-being support which consists of a coordinator, Mental Health Practitioners for primary and secondary students, and a Defence Transition Liaison Mentor. The college vision, `One College, Infinite Possibilities, Working Together, Embracing the Future¿ provides the foundation for our daily work.
A culture of adult learning has been fostered successfully at the college where teachers are learners working together in professional learning communities to analyse and discuss student data and ensure learning programs are targeted to individual student needs. The college has recently refined its instructional model which emphasises elements of best teaching practice including the Department¿s High Impact Teaching Strategies.
Carranballac College F-9 builds strong partnerships with the local community. The college¿s two campuses provide a range of facilities enabling ready access for community activities and shared usage including a joint use agreement with Scouts Victoria and various sporting clubs. The College comprises a range of flexible teaching and learning areas, including well-resourced libraries, music rooms (including a recording studio and rehearsal rooms), science labs and a Performing Arts Centre which is used for staff, student and community events. There are also extensive Food Technology kitchens, Wood Technology facilities, Art rooms (including graphic, textile and visual arts), Japanese Learning Spaces and well-being rooms. Students have access to many outdoor facilities including ovals, basketball courts, shade covered playgrounds and assembly/play areas enhanced with artificial turf.
The College has a primary and secondary structure with separate timetables. A school review in 2021 provided a School Strategic Plan which set the direction for the next four years with goals focusing on maximising the achievement and learning growth of every student, particularly in literacy and numeracy, improving student voice and learner agency, wellbeing and engagement. The College values of Respect, Resilience, Responsibility, Integrity and Inclusiveness underpin our schoolwide positive behaviour program and are forefront in our vision, future planning and practices.
Our College is motivated towards the development of `excellence in life-long learning with students who are resilient, connected and respectful citizens¿ who care about their world and care for one another.