Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Administration
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference: 1518957
SC 1 Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a team to ensure the effective functioning of a school office.
SC 2 Demonstrated knowledge and experience in respect to human resource and financial management records systems.
SC 3 Sound knowledge of financial management legal requirements and practices, including the capacity to produce reports and provide advice in respect to those reports.
SC 4 High level organisational skills, including the capacity to prioritise work flows.
SC 5 High level written and verbal communication skills.
SC 6 Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain strong, respectful partnerships with staff, students, families, and the wider community to support the development of a connected and high-performing school environment
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.
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
Dear Applicant,
This vacancy is an exciting opportunity for a capable individual to join the Goornong Primary School staff team on a short-term basis. The position is for a part-time (EFT 0.4), fixed-term, Business Manager.
Applications should be entered via Recruitment Online as 1 Document and include cover letter, resume, key selection criteria responses and the names and contact details (including after hours or mobile) of three referees who can supply information regarding your ability to meet the key selection criteria.
As well as applying online, it would be appreciated if applicants could post three hard copies of their application to:
The Selection Panel
Goornong Primary School
PO Box 199
Goornong, VIC 3557
*Applicants are welcome to contact the school principal, Mr Jason Cox for further information or to arrange a time to tour the school.
School Profile
Goornong Primary School is an energetic and friendly rural school located 30km north of Bendigo on the Midland Highway.
In 2026, the school has an enrolment of 45 students working across three classrooms ¿ Grades P/1, Grades 2/3 and Grades 4/5/6. The school's staff consists of the principal, three full-time classroom teachers, two part-time classroom teachers, three part-time integration aides and a part-time business manager. There are also four specialist teachers who visit our school to teach specialist subjects.
The staff at Goornong Primary School are grateful to be part of our supportive team where everyone¿s contribution is valued by the school¿s leadership, students and parents alike.
The vision of our school is to prepare our students to become active, engaged and responsible citizens of the local and broader community. We aim to prepare students for the dynamic 21st century by fostering creativity, teamwork, resilience and flexibility. The school aspires to provide a contemporary approach to teaching and learning in a modern, purposeful learning environment.
Our mission is to offer a friendly and caring environment that encourages each student to achieve their full academic potential. Students and parents are encouraged to be proud of their school and active members in the school community. We want each child¿s journey through primary school to be full of enjoyment, academic achievement and personal development.
Our values of honesty, teamwork, respect and care are the responsibility of all students, teachers and parents to uphold on each and every school day. Sitting at the centre of our values is a belief in high expectations for all students and school staff and a commitment to hard work.
*Respect for yourself, for others and for your community.
*Care for yourself, your family, your friends, your school and your community.
*Honesty and accountability for fulfilling your academic and social potential.
*Teamwork in the way we learn, work and play.