Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1507582
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.
Deliver School Services
Finance
General Administration
Human Resources
Manage School Resources
Support and attend School Council
Manage a technical program with a broad scope across the school.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill 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
[Surrey Hills Primary School is a vibrant learning community that aims to develop every child academically and socially to become life-long learners. Our vision for students is to build a community of active learners who can meet the challenges of our rapidly changing world and become responsible global citizens.
Our school has an excellent reputation for its commitment to quality education. This reputation is built on honouring our history, focusing on the present and preparing for the future.
Our school community highly values a safe, dynamic and inclusive learning approach. We recognise the importance of growing a caring, community-focused, and respectful school environment, while emphasising the importance of literacy and numeracy.
Surrey Hills Primary School goals are:
To improve the achievement and learning growth of all students across the curriculum, with a particular focus on literacy and numeracy
To empower students to be actively engaged in learning and school
To continue to foster a positive climate for learning, which supports the continued development of students¿ social and emotional wellbeing
Surrey Hills Primary School is an authorised International Baccalaureate - Primary Years Program (IB|PYP) IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to high-quality education and the development of inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are empowered to use agency to create a better and more peaceful world.
Our staff members are experienced, enthusiastic and committed to continuous improvement. They are proud to be members of the school community and have approached the IB candidacy with vigour and eagerness. The staff value their colleagues as reflective educators who are open to new ideas and focused on best practice as they educate our students.
Teachers are keenly focused on helping students to be part of a community that models and promotes:
¿ Critical thinking
¿ Interactive learning
¿ Open-mindedness
¿ Curiosity
¿ Self-motivation
¿ Respect for self and others
¿ Taking action
To promote the health, safety and wellbeing of students, the school supports the classroom curriculum with specialist programs of PE/Sport; Performing Arts; Visual Arts; and LOTE-Mandarin.
In addition, Surrey Hills Primary School enriches students¿ connectedness to the school through extra-curricula programs which include Instrumental Music; School Band; Choir; Student Council; student leadership, camps and excursions; special activity days and lunchtime clubs.
Furthermore, student health and wellbeing is supported by teachers through a range of programs and practices including: IB Learner Profile; Circle Time; mindfulness and restorative practice. We want our students to have the skills, knowledge and personal attributes they need to take the next step in life when they leave Surrey Hills Primary School.
The school promotes strong connections with parents to further enrich the community. Together with the School Council, parents are encouraged to participate in a number of volunteer groups and opportunities that foster cohesiveness. Parent run events include a bi-annual community fete, school disco, fundraising activities, special lunch days and parent social gatherings. Staff and parents share the common belief that the growth of our students is at the heart of our community.
The school community consists of 350+ students, 38 teaching and administration team and the highly engaged parent network. The original two-storey brick building has been refurbished to provide functional and flexible learning spaces and is complimented by a full-size netball/basketball stadium and Performing Arts space. The well-maintained grounds incorporate passive play areas and a hard-court surface and oval area. An Out of School Hours Care program is conducted on site and local sporting organisations access the sports facilities after-hours for training.Enter Free Text Description here]
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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.