Business Manager

Location
Melbourne VIC
 
Full job description
Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1485025
Selection Criteria
SC1. Demonstrated capacity to lead teams, including the 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.
Role
38 hours a week fulltime position.
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities
Manage the school's budget and finances.
Develop and implement strategies to ensure efficient use of school resources.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au
Child Safe Standards
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
DE Values
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
Conditions of Employment
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Location Profile
Topirum Primary School is a new school which opened in 2024. The school is located in the Smiths Lane estate, Clyde North, in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
For 2025, the school has an enrolment of 470 students from prep to grade 6. There are currently 20 classes. The specialist subjects offered are visual art, music, science, physical education and French language. The school provides iPads for junior classes and Lenovo laptops for senior classes. The school uses the Google platform and Compass for communication.
The school facilities include: an administration and library building; 2 learning neighborhoods; a community hub with indoor multi-use court; canteen; arts/music spaces; hard courts; a sports field and staff car park. From 2025, modern portables are also used for classrooms. Students have great learning areas with air conditioning and heating. Outside, they have shade sails for sun protection. The school is designed to be environmentally sustainable.
A Topirum Primary School Kindergarten opened in 2025 and is located on the school site. A before and after school service is operated by DS Sports.
The school is expected to have significant growth in enrolments over the coming years.
The school mission is to offer students a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them with the academic, social, and emotional skills to succeed in life. The school vision is to teach our students to become confident and creative young people, who pursue their passions and strive for excellence. They will have an inquiring mind and be empowered to become engaged citizens who contribute positively to society.
The school annual improvement plan priorities for 2025 are:
Goal 1:
A learning key improvement strategy to support both those who need scaffolding and those who have thrived to continue to extend their learning, especially in numeracy.
A wellbeing key improvement strategy to effectively mobilise available resources to support students' wellbeing and mental health, especially the most vulnerable.
Goal 2:
In 2025, we will engage with our school community to develop strong relationships and active partnerships between the school and families/carers to support the learning and engagement of our students.
Please see the school website topirumps.vic.edu.au for information about the school.
For applicants:
Please ensure you address the key selection criteria. Also attach a cover letter and your CV. Include your mobile contact number and email. Please list up to three referees (name, position and contact number). For file attachments, ensure your full name is in the file name.
This position is for a 12 months vacancy in the business manager role at the school. For more information on this position, please contact Marc de Ley, principal, on 03 5929 2999 or by email Marc.DeLey@education.vic.gov.au.
Applications close Saturday 9 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
28 July 2025