Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1521317
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.
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.
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
Carrum Primary School is situated on the southernmost border of the City of Kingston, where Patterson River meets Port Phillip Bay. The school was founded in 1901 and has a proud history of providing the community with a high-quality learning environment that caters to the needs of all the students. Our 2026 enrolment of 363 students are shared across 16 classes.
The school is renowned for its Stephanie Alexandra Kitchen Garden Program and wetlands/environment studies program, which are highly valued aspects of the school¿s sustainability program. The school also has strong connections with the local community through Radio Carrum and Friends of Carrum Foreshore programs. Through these programs our students share their interests within the community and make valuable contributions that impact of our local environment. Over recent years the school has continued to develop and enhance the teaching of digital technologies and DOGI literacy program.
Carrum Primary School operates with 2 Principal class, 2 Learning Specialist, 2 Lead Teachers, 11 Full Time teachers, 13 Part Time Teachers, 11 Education Support Staff, 2 Administration Officers and 1 Business Manager, who proactively work to provide a safe, calm, friendly and challenging learning environment, ideal for the promotion of learning potential. Staff work in highly supportive teams and work collaboratively to plan and implement school-based learning programs.
Our dedicated staff are committed to the continual development of high-quality learning programs based upon Department of Education state initiatives. Teachers plan in teams to deliver highly engaging learning opportunities by incorporating high impact teaching strategies, which support students¿ development and growth. Staff are very proud of our school culture and learning environment, with student well-being and connectedness being at the centre of our learning programs. The school is continually developing its wellbeing practices using the School Wide Positive Behaviour Framework and Berry Street Education Model, to support the delivery of our Student and Staff Wellbeing Programs.
The school prides itself on fostering positive student wellbeing, by facilitating the development of each child as an individual. We encourage students to take an active role and responsibility for their own learning. We develop the skills, values, and attitudes within children to create a framework where they can make positive contributions to their community. Our core purpose is to provide flexible differentiated learning programs that incorporate a variety of learning and teaching styles and cater for the diverse needs of our students.