Job Description
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2026 - 26/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Executive Management
Reference: 1460305
Job posted: 20/12/2026
Closes: 14/01/2026
Work location: Geelong
Selection Criteria SC1: Demonstrated capacity to lead an office team, including capacity for directing the work of others, effective management of self and others and delegation of appropriate responsibilities.
SC2: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in respect to human resource and financial management records systems, budgets development, including knowledge of CASES21.
SC3: High level 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, support leadership follow Department of Education policies.
SC5: High level written and verbal communication skills.
SC6: Demonstrated capacity for ongoing professional development.
Role 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 Deliver School Services Manage the design and production of school publications and documents. Finance Manage and direct the preparation of annual budgets and regular financial statements and contribute to the financial decision making of the school. Prepare funding submissions for the leadership team and school council. Direct the accounting processes of the school and ensure that all funds, including school investments, are effectively accounted for according to Treasury regulations. Provide advice to staff on spending against budget in respect to faculties, programs and other school projects. Administer government grants and other school income. Manage fund raising activities. General Administration Ensure the provision of a range of administrative support functions for the Principal and teaching staff. Provide administrative support to external service providers as required. Manage the processing of student admissions, registrations, enrolments and transfers. Provide required level of administrative support for school events, functions and projects. Implement induction programs for new staff, volunteers and other workers to the school. Human Resources Research, plan and prepare development programs for support staff. Manage recruitment procedures. Provide authoritative advice to the leadership team on support structures and work practices. Assist in the development of work practices that ensure appropriate occupational health and safety standards are maintained. Manage procedures relating to employee relations issues. Assist in the development of human resource planning. Manage School Resources Coordinate the use and maintenance of school buildings and equipment. Liaise and negotiate with service providers in respect to the cost and quality of services. Supervise the delivery of contracted services. Manage the development and collection of resource material at the school. Draft reports and make recommendations on operational issues. Evaluate and report on the operational efficiency of computer systems in production, making recommendations for improvement where appropriate. Develop techniques and procedures that will affect work practices beyond the workplace. Manage a technical program with a broad scope across the school. 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.
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
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.
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.
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. Location Profile The Ashby School Community actively strives to provide a safe, caring, and inclusive environment where mutual respect and the pursuit of personal excellence form the basis for lifelong learning and future success. Our motto 'Strive to Excel' supported by our vision and our TERRI Values, we continue to support and drive excellence in all our learning and social environment for students, staff and community. In 2026 we have an enrolment of 253 students and are slowly growing adding an additional class to make twelve primary classes in 2026. We offer a range of diverse extra-curricular opportunities, including five weekly specialist programs of Health and Physical Education, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Indonesian and STEM. We have been a PLC link school for several years and are celebrated as a school that is both collaborative and system leaders in the PLC space.
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Executive Management
Reference: 1460305
Job posted: 20/12/2026
Closes: 14/01/2026
Work location: Geelong
Selection Criteria SC1: Demonstrated capacity to lead an office team, including capacity for directing the work of others, effective management of self and others and delegation of appropriate responsibilities.
SC2: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in respect to human resource and financial management records systems, budgets development, including knowledge of CASES21.
SC3: High level 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, support leadership follow Department of Education policies.
SC5: High level written and verbal communication skills.
SC6: Demonstrated capacity for ongoing professional development.
Role 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 Deliver School Services Manage the design and production of school publications and documents. Finance Manage and direct the preparation of annual budgets and regular financial statements and contribute to the financial decision making of the school. Prepare funding submissions for the leadership team and school council. Direct the accounting processes of the school and ensure that all funds, including school investments, are effectively accounted for according to Treasury regulations. Provide advice to staff on spending against budget in respect to faculties, programs and other school projects. Administer government grants and other school income. Manage fund raising activities. General Administration Ensure the provision of a range of administrative support functions for the Principal and teaching staff. Provide administrative support to external service providers as required. Manage the processing of student admissions, registrations, enrolments and transfers. Provide required level of administrative support for school events, functions and projects. Implement induction programs for new staff, volunteers and other workers to the school. Human Resources Research, plan and prepare development programs for support staff. Manage recruitment procedures. Provide authoritative advice to the leadership team on support structures and work practices. Assist in the development of work practices that ensure appropriate occupational health and safety standards are maintained. Manage procedures relating to employee relations issues. Assist in the development of human resource planning. Manage School Resources Coordinate the use and maintenance of school buildings and equipment. Liaise and negotiate with service providers in respect to the cost and quality of services. Supervise the delivery of contracted services. Manage the development and collection of resource material at the school. Draft reports and make recommendations on operational issues. Evaluate and report on the operational efficiency of computer systems in production, making recommendations for improvement where appropriate. Develop techniques and procedures that will affect work practices beyond the workplace. Manage a technical program with a broad scope across the school. 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.
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
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.
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.
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. Location Profile The Ashby School Community actively strives to provide a safe, caring, and inclusive environment where mutual respect and the pursuit of personal excellence form the basis for lifelong learning and future success. Our motto 'Strive to Excel' supported by our vision and our TERRI Values, we continue to support and drive excellence in all our learning and social environment for students, staff and community. In 2026 we have an enrolment of 253 students and are slowly growing adding an additional class to make twelve primary classes in 2026. We offer a range of diverse extra-curricular opportunities, including five weekly specialist programs of Health and Physical Education, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Indonesian and STEM. We have been a PLC link school for several years and are celebrated as a school that is both collaborative and system leaders in the PLC space.
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