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Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Executive Management
Reference: 1430351
SC1 Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and develop support staff within a school setting.
SC2 A sound knowledge of DET operating systems including CASES21 Finance and Administration, SRP, Recruitment On Line, EduPay system/reports and other relevant processes, policies and guidelines.
SC3 High level of written, verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and the experience to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
SC4 Excellent organizational skills, including the capacity to prioritise work flows.
SC5 A sound knowledge of DET financial management legal requirements and practices, and a demonstrated ability to develop and review processes to embed a strong culture of risk management across the college.
SC6 A demonstrated ability to provide high level and strategic advice to the Principal and School Council, supporting the school's focus on continuous improvement in outcomes for all students.
Finance
General Administration
Human Resources
Manage School Resources
Support School Council
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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
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
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At Mill Park Secondary College, our primary focus is enhancing the academic, social, and emotional well-being of every student in our community. Our curriculum actively promotes creative thinking, encourages students to strive for excellence, and offers a diverse array of learning opportunities. We are a thriving school community that provides a wide range of outstanding programs.
Our college comprises approximately 1000 students across two campuses: the Middle Years Campus (Years 7-9) situated in Mill Park, and the Senior Campus (Years 10-12) located in Epping. We are deeply committed to the child safe standards, ensuring the safety and empowerment of children. We hold the values of safety, happiness, and empowerment for both students and our dedicated staff and volunteers in the highest regard.
At Mill Park Secondary College, we uphold four core values: Respect, Responsibility, Achievement, and Enjoyment. These principles serve as the foundation for all interactions among our staff, students, parents, and the broader community. Together, we work collaboratively to support the growth of our students academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our school is recognised as an exemplar for the Berry Street Education Model, specifically designed to foster the progressive development of students' physical, psychological, social, and emotional capacities. We prioritise the active involvement of students in our community, emphasising student voice and agency. Students actively participate in the co-development of our Teaching and Learning Model, Student Engagement Model, and School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) Framework.
We strive to establish strong partnerships with families, recognising the valuable skills and values they bring to support student growth. Our dedication to open communication, a growth mindset, and individual goal-setting ensures that families are actively engaged in creating plans for student development.
Mill Park Secondary College offers an extensive and diverse range of curriculum options at all year levels. The Middle Years curriculum prepares students thoroughly for their Senior Years, where they have the opportunity to select from a wide array of electives. This allows them to specialise in areas that align with their interests and passions, including the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Vocational Education and Training (VET), and Victorian Certificate of Education Vocation Major (VCE VM). Our school also has partnerships with both Latrobe University and Melbourne University, enabling students to complete university-level subjects while in Year 12.
For gifted and talented students, Mill Park Secondary College provides a Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Program that commences in Year 7 and continues throughout secondary schooling. This program caters to students known for their accelerated learning abilities and capacity for exceptionally high standards of performance.
We offer a wide range of extracurricular opportunities in areas such as leadership, performing arts, music, sports, and various clubs to enrich the overall educational experience of our students.
The Business Manager at Mill Park Secondary College will work with the College Principal, Assistant Business Manager and other key members of school staff to support the resourcing and implementation of the school's strategic priorities.
As a member of the school's Executive Leadership Team they will have core responsibilities for ensuring that the school is operating in a way that is in line with key DET values, policies and procedures, is financially sound and sustainable, is proactive in managing risk, and is consistently focused on improving outcomes for students.
They will provide strategic leadership, as well as day-to-day management of a significant team of support staff across two campuses. They will ensure that there are clear structures of line management to ensure role clarity and accountability. Working with the principal, they will also ensure that there is an ongoing focus on the development of staff, supporting a strong culture of professional growth at the college.
The Business Manager will work closely with the Principal and School Facilities Manager to ensure that school facilities are developed, managed and maintained in a proactive way that supports the strategic direction of the school.
This position has been advertised with four weeks annual leave, and as such, attendance is required during school holiday periods. Mill Park Secondary College values flexible work arrangements and this is negotiable with the Principal upon appointment.
Full time / From 28/01/2025
Ed Support Level 1-Range 5
Tim Natoli | 039407-9700