Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1551747
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 organisational skills, including the capacity to prioritise work flows.
SC5 High level written and verbal communication skills.
Chandler Park Primary School is seeking an organised and capable Business Manager to lead the school¿s financial, human resource and administrative operations.
Working closely with the principal, the Business Manager will provide accurate financial information, practical advice and effective administrative systems that support school priorities. The role includes leading the office team, coordinating resources and maintaining sound financial controls and reliable records.
The successful applicant will exercise initiative and judgement within Department policies, school procedures and delegated authority. They will communicate clearly, maintain confidentiality and build respectful relationships with staff, families, School Council and external providers.
Financial management
Human resources
Office leadership and administration
Procurement, resources and governance
Applications are invited from people with the experience, skills and capabilities to meet the 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
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal
Chandler Park Primary School is a government primary school in Keysborough, in Melbourne¿s south-east, serving a culturally and linguistically diverse community.
Our vision is to be a caring and inclusive school where positive relationships, strong partnerships and a sense of belonging support every child to become an engaged and confident learner. Our values of Respect, Kindness, Resilience and Responsibility guide our work and relationships.
The school places a strong emphasis on explicit teaching, consistent curriculum delivery and the use of student learning data to inform instruction. Staff work collaboratively to support student learning, wellbeing and inclusion, in partnership with families and the wider community.