Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 5
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1517183
SC1 Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate and support education support staff, fostering collaboration and consistent practice.
SC2 Demonstrated exemplary financial analysis, management and reporting skills, with a proven capacity to manage complex budgets and resources within the Student resource Package framework, CASES21 finance and related school management systems. Ability to apply strategic financial oversight and business acumen to ensure consistency and accountability.
SC3 Proven capacity to provide strategic and operational leadership across a broad range of functional areas, including Facilities Management, Human Resources and risk Management. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and monitor consistent systems and procedures that align with whole-school strategic priorities and Departmental requirements.
SC4 Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills with proven experience in building and sustaining positive relationships across diverse teams. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with students, staff, families and community members, including managing confidential and complex issues.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to contribute to whole-school strategic planning, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives. Ability to provide expert advice to leadership teams and conceptualise innovative solutions to complex operational challenges.
SC6 Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Child Safe Standards
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
Attendance during term breaks will be required and a leave purchase allowance will be paid for this time.
The Business Manager is responsible for providing strategic, financial, and operational leadership at Elisabeth Murdoch College. The role supports a community of 1605 students and approx. 200 staff, ensuring the effective, compliant, and sustainable management of financial, physical, and human resources.
The Business Manager is accountable for the planning, coordination, and governance of all business and administrative functions that underpin the delivery of high-quality education and school operations. This includes strategic oversight of finance and budgeting, procurement, payroll, human resources administration, disability inclusion finances, facilities and asset management, compliance, and risk management.
The position ensures that all business processes, financial systems, and administrative practices operate efficiently and transparently in accordance with Department of Education (DE) policies, audit requirements, and the School Strategic Plan. The Business Manager provides expert advice and evidence-based recommendations to the Principal and leadership team to support informed decision-making and long-term financial sustainability.
The position provides leadership, guidance, and professional support to education support staff. The role ensures that consistent standards, systems, and procedures are implemented and maintained, fostering a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
The Business Manager also contributes strategically to major projects and initiatives, including capital works, facility upgrades, and the development of new operational systems that enhance efficiency and compliance. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, a high level of professional judgement, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational demands.
This role holds significant accountability for budget management, resource planning, workforce administration, and financial reporting across the organisation. It plays a critical role in aligning school operations with departmental requirements, ensuring the school operates efficiently, ethically, and in the best interests of its students and community.
Objectives
Manage the day-to-day running of the College in a professional manner.
To ensure the financial, personnel, physical, governance and administrative records are maintained in efficient and timely manner as per the Department of Education guidelines.
Maintain effective lines of communication with all members of the College community.
Elisabeth Murdoch College (EMC) is a coeducational secondary college, 7-12, located in the southeastern suburb of Langwarrin with a current student population of 1605. We care about developing each of our students as a whole child. We build relationships and offer opportunities that position students for their pathway to success.
Our key priority areas are Literacy, Student Engagement in Learning, and Community Engagement. The College has an instructional model that guides teaching and learning for staff and students. The model provides flexibility to incorporate current department initiatives. We have a strong focus on literacy through the 3L Literacy for Learning framework, along with school wide Positive Behaviours.
The College adopts evidence-based strategies to support student's social and emotional learning. We offer a learning environment where all students can achieve their best and be positioned for a positive pathway. Respect, Empowerment, Aspiration, Courage, and Honesty are the core values that guide our work. We set high expectations for all students in all aspects of school life.
Elisabeth Murdoch College leads and implements initiatives and strategies to support the wellbeing of students, staff and the wider community. EMC is a lead school for the Department of Education Respectful Relationships initiative. We also have a newly established Inclusive Education team supporting students with additional needs including the new Tier 2 disability inclusion approach and Disability Inclusion Profiles (formerly Program for Students with Disabilities). EMC drives reconciliation in education, and celebrates and supports our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through our endorsed Reconciliation Action Plan. We are proud to work in partnership with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to support students building strength in cultural identity in engagement activities across the College.
Elisabeth Murdoch College, Langwarrin Primary School, Langwarrin Park Primary School, and Woodlands Primary School have partnered to create the THRIVE positive education network. Together we are using best practice teaching and the science of positive psychology to help every member of our school community to THRIVE.
Elisabeth Murdoch College is proud to offer a diverse set of pathways to cater to every aspiration. We strive to meet the learning needs and passions of every student, while also creating a supportive environment with opportunities for students to develop an individual sense of self and belonging to the community.
Our four Middle School Specialist Programs provide an insight into our unique approach to support students to transform their interests and passions into learning and career pathways in preparation for senior school. These programs are:
These four Specialist Programs extend our regular curriculum, creating an environment where students can challenge each other, take risks and develop the behaviours and leadership skills that will support their continued learning well beyond secondary school.
We also provide a vast curriculum that caters for the interests and abilities of a diverse range of learning styles and pathways including:
EMC College Vision & Values
Vision:
An inclusive environment that supports our community to realise their potential.
Purpose:
By creating curious and resilient learners who excel in a connected and global community.
Values:
Financial Management
Prepare annual School Council budget and regularly oversee and review all aspects of financial transactions reporting to the Principal, Finance Committee and School Council as required.
Manage and direct the preparation of annual budgets and regular financial statements and contribute to the financial decision making of the school and overseeing the overall allocation of funding from our Student Resource Package (SRP).
Assist the Principal to monitor and provide information and data on the Student Resources Package.
Manage the Colleges purchasing cards including authorisation of transactions and credit limits.
Manage and coordinate financial audits and acquittals to ensure processes are followed.
Provide advice to staff on spending against budget in respect to faculties, programs and other school projects
Administer government grants and other fundings.
Financial and project planning for joint use association buildings
Support School Council
Attend and present the schools financial position to the School Council and Finance Committees.
Preparation of full agendas for school council and sub committees and all finance minutes and agendas.
Provide financial input to develop techniques and procedures that will affect work practices.
Planning and Organisation
Manage with a focus on best practice, the work practices and priorities, performance and development of education support staff to achieve the delivery of quality administrative and customer service to the school community.
Provide advice and make recommendations in support of the planning and implementation of proposed capital works, maintenance and general building and grounds projects.
Manage and support administration staff.
Organise and prioritise procedures and processes to ensure efficient workflow within the main office staff.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, confidentiality and continuous improvement.
School Systems and Operations
Manage the cleaning, waste removal and hire of facilities agreements for the College including our insurance portfolio for all buildings.
Manage School Resources
Liaise and negotiate with service providers in respect to the cost and quality of services.
Supervise the delivery of contracted services.
Other Duties
Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement.
All duties to be performed as directed by the Principal.