Experienced Business Manager Level 2-Range 6

Overview

Work type: Full time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Ed Support Level 2-Range 6

Occupation: Executive Management

Location: Seymour

Reference: 1480636

Location Profile

https://www.goseymour.com.au/

Seymour College is a vibrant school located one hour from Melbourne that is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment across the three sectors of education, primary, secondary and special education. With access to modern facilities, we offer teachers the space and opportunity to create exciting teaching and learning experiences for their students. All of our teachers, from early career graduates through to Leading Teachers, are provided with support and opportunities, with all having access to leadership opportunities, induction, mentoring and coaching.

The College encourages collaboration with the students, as well as their parents and carers throughout their learning. As part of our commitment to life-long learning, we are implementing the new Vocational Major and Vocational Pathway Certificate from 2023, have a Trade Training centre located on-site, and offer comprehensive careers and pathways planning for all students. Our commitment to student success is reflected in our NAPLAN data, which shows significant student learning growth from Years 3 to Year 9. This carries on into VCE, with our VCE outcomes sitting above many schools in our area.

The College prides itself on being a hub for the Seymour community in our education and wellbeing services from birth through to graduation. This includes a co-located Family and Children' Centre with kindergarten and maternal and child health services on site. The college is also involved in a ten-year partnership with the Colman Education Foundation, Kids First Australia, Mitchell Shire Council, Department of Family, Fairness and Housing to implement the `Our Place' approach.

Selection Criteria

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.

Role

We¿re Looking for an Exceptional Business Manager

Are you an experienced Business Manager ready to bring vision, leadership, and operational excellence to a thriving school environment? We¿re seeking a dynamic, strategic, and highly organised professional who can hit the ground running and drive real impact in our school community.

You will have:

Proven experience in managing business operations in a large school setting or similar complex organisation.

Exceptional leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire confidence and lead teams across finance, HR, facilities and administration.

A strategic mindset, with a keen eye for improving systems, driving efficiency, and delivering value for money.

Financial acumen to develop and manage budgets, forecasting, and funding with accuracy and insight.

A solutions-focused attitude, bringing creativity, flexibility and resilience to the challenges of school business leadership.

We are looking for someone who won¿t just do the job ¿ we want someone who will WOW us with their experience, energy, and ambition. If you are passionate about education and believe that strong business leadership can transform a school¿s potential, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Duties include and not limited to:-

• Ensure the functions within the Finance, Human Resources and Administration area are carried out in a timely and efficient manner
• Fill in where necessary in the office area including when office staff are absent or in need of assistance
• Line Manager of Administration Staff, HR Staff and Facilities Manager
• Oversea AIMS (Asset Information Management System)
• Assist Principal Class as required
• Other duties as determined by College Principal
• End of month processing and preparation of reports for Council
• Attend Finance Sub-Committee meetings and College Council
• Authorise purchase orders
• Analysis of reports
• GST and FBT reporting
• Program budget management
• Journal processing
• Cash management, including bank transfers and Targeted Funding Portal requests
• Monitoring of camps, excursions and activities
• Management of the financial audit
• Accounts Receivable management
• Accounts Payable management
• End of year Rollover (finance and administration)
• Preparation and presentation of Cash College Budget
• Monitoring of budgets (Credit and Cash)
• Monitoring of Student Disability Funding
• Workforce planning including Recruitment Online
• Analysis of Management reports
• Processing salary mischarges and claims for leave reimbursement.
• Revision of budgets, where necessary
• Allocation and prioritising Compass Issue Tracker for maintenance
• Liaison with Cleaning Contractor
• Liaison with Before and After School Care
• Liaison with Canteen Contractor
• Liaison with Grounds Contractor
• Managing of the hire facilities

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 [email protected]

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

Other Information

• 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