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Business Manager

Job posted: 06/05/2022

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Job Description

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 26/05/2022

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Executive Management

Reference: 1277664

Selection Criteria

1. Substantial demonstrated experience and ability in the management of financial, human and physical resources within a large, multi-campus secondary college.

2. An excellent knowledge of current DET policies and procedures including the use of CASES21, Edupay, SMS and other administrative systems.

3. Highly developed and demonstratable organisational, training, planning, leadership and negotiation skills.

4. Substantial experience in the selection, management and supervision of staff.

5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

6. Experience and knowledge of appropriate computer systems and associated applications.

7. Tertiary qualification desirable.

Role

Attendance requirements for this position will be negotiated with the successful applicant for up to two weeks.

This senior management position will report to the College Council through the College Princiipal and be required to work closely with the Principals of the junior and senior campuses along with the college Management Team.

The Business Manager will be accountable for the management of all financial, human resource, administrative and physical resources of the college.

As a member of the Leadership Team, the Business Manager will be expected to display leadership qualities, be a visonary and contributor plus have the ability to lead and manage others.

The Business Manager is responsible for the management of all Education Support staff across the college including employment, replacement, performance and professional development. The Business Manager will advise the Principal and College Council on appropriate support levels and will contribute to school policy on human resources, finance, facilities and business planning. The Principal and College Council will rely on the position holder as the expert practitioner in these areas.

The financial management of the college is a major aspect of this role and requires a high level of expertise and the ability to work within, understand and introduce all DET policies and procedures along with meeting annual audit requirements.

The position holder would need to have high level interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team. Requirements of the role include high level human resource and financial management experience. The position requires expertise in the preparation and monitoring of financial reports plus the ability to investigate and present report findings with recommendations for decision making by the Principal, College Council and other senior personnel.

The role of Business Manager is a complex one with duties that often fall outside the normal scope of a position of this type. The position requires a great deal of professionalism as a representative of the college at meetings, conferences and in the wider community.

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for all aspects of financial, human resources and physical resource management across the college
Implement appropriate internal control systems.
Manage the delivery of high level administrative services across the college.
Convene the Finance Committee and report to College Council on all budget and financial issues in accordance with DET guidelines.
Understand and be familiar with all DET audit and accountability requirements.
Prepare and present college policies to Council to ensure that all DET and audit requirements are met.
Organise College Council contracts and tender processes.
Ensure all external providers deliver the required service including regular meetings with canteen and uniform shop licensees.
Provide advice and recommendtions with a view to maximising school revenue and optimising the use of school resources.
Manage the college investment accounts, maintain audit standards, signatories and protection of data.
Provide advice to College Council regarding college operations including regular reports on parent payments and collection rates.
Supervise all ICT across the college including the responsibility of ensuring the integrity of data held by the college on behalf of staff and students.
Manage industrial relations policy and procedures with regard to Education Support staff.
Ensure the college meets correct OH&S standards and staff understand and are aware of current policies.
Develop and implement human resource planning, strategies and guidelines.
Manage the work priorities and practices of Education Support staff.
Provide effective leadership to Education Support staff.
Lead and manage professional development activities for Education Support staff and provide opportunities for skill development.
Manage the delivery of support services to staff, students, parents and the wider community of the college.
Provide expert advice and clear instruction to all staff on budget management, entitlements and school operations.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

The Department of Education and Training 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.

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

DET Values

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

Other Information

- Applicants MUST answer all Selection Criteria

- Bayside P-12 is a multi-campus College, employees may be required to travel between campuses.

- 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

Vaccination Requirement

A person is not eligible for employment in the Teaching Service unless that person meets the vaccination requirements on commencement in the position.

Location Profile

INTRODUCTION
Bayside P-12 College is a large multi-campus co-educational college serving the community of the City of Hobsons Bay in Melbourne's western metropolitan area. The college consists of a Year P-9 Campus located in Altona North, a Year 7-9 campus located at Williamstown and a Year 10 - 12 campus in Newport. The college has a multi-cultural student population.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The college is committed to:
* Providing a comprehensive curriculum that meets the needs of all students;
* Providing a friendly, safe and disciplined environment in which students are able to value and enjoy learning;
* Encouraging and celebrating student success and achievement;
* Developing skills and knowledge that will enable students to live in a rapidly changing and increasingly technological society, to show leadership, to act co-operatively, to demonstrate self discipline and to be socially aware;
* Encouraging the participation of parents, students and staff in the full life of the college; and
* Providing equal opportunities for all students.

CURRICULUM
Bayside P~12 College provides educational leadership in the district and the region. The college provides a comprehensive course of study for Years P-10 in the eight Learning Areas and the broadest range of VCE and VET units at Years 11- 12. The senior campus has an excellent VCAL program. Bayside College has a 1:1 student netbook program. There are support programs for integration students and other students requiring special education. Throughout the curriculum students are encouraged and expected to take an active and responsible role in their learning.

There are a range of co-curricular activities organised across the three campuses involving many students: Foundation Day, year level and adventure camps, excursions, debating, drama and band performances. The annual visit from our `sister' school in Japan (Anjo-Higashi High School), is a highlight, along with our Art and Technology show and school production. Other programs include our advance programs in surf lifesaving, bike education, wilderness photography, sport, and the Student Representative Council. Each of these activities provides an opportunity for the College to promote the social, personal and community skills of its students.

The Senior campus ensures that students have a broad range of subject choice and the flexibility for each student to select a program around their individual career aspirations. The College has developed strong links with TAFE colleges and other tertiary institutions. This provides students with access to a wide range of courses and the opportunity to combine some tertiary units with the Victorian Certificate of Education. The provision of VET units by the local cluster of schools, centered at Bayside, encourages students to broaden their options for further study. The VCE campus provides a positive young adult learning environment, which is supportive and friendly, and appropriate to the needs of VCE students. Adults and part-time students are encouraged to enroll and all students are encouraged to participate in the life of the college.

COMMUNITY
The college is an integral part of the broader local community. School facilities are regularly used by community groups in the area and this promotes awareness, support and cooperation. The college works with local industry and is supported in range of endeavours, including work experience and work education. There is a formal partnership with Mobil Altona Refinery which provides additional resources to the school and greater community support for the curriculum. The Victorian School of Languages use the Altona North campus to teach a wide range of LOTE languages on Saturday mornings.

FACILITIES
Each campus is designed to enable the delivery of the widest possible curriculum. The Altona P-9 campus and the Paisley Senior campus at Newport have both been re-built and provide state of the art student learning facilities. The Williamstown campus has an elite, select entry Tennis school providing sporting opportunites for talented students. The college has extensive facilities: three libraries, three gymnasiums and a great range of outdoor education equipment. Students have supervised access to the Internet through the classroom via student netbooks.

The school grounds are regularly maintained and upgraded to improve the school environment. Students are actively involved in this planning and development. The college utilises a wide range of local community resources such as athletic tracks, gymnasiums, swimming pools, sports complexes, Science Works, theatres, and the facilities made available by the local council and local industry.

FUTURE PLANS
The College has determined its priorities for the next three years and will undertake processes to achieve the following priorities:

* To improve student English and Mathematics levels at years 7-10.

* To improve VCE achievement levels.

* To extend pathways available to students.

* To improve student engagement and wellbeing.

Bayside P-12 College will continue to provide educational leadership in the district through the further development of our college.

Bayside P-12 is a multi-campus college, employees may be required to travel between campuses.

Job type:

Full time / From 26/05/2022

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