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

This position allows for some flexibility with hours of attendance and will require some ad hoc school holiday attendance.

A Business Manager role will usually undertake tasks that impact on the whole school. The role seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, finance or human resources.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice in matters relating to the school finance, human resources or school administration.

Responsibilities

Deliver School Services

- Manage the design and production of school publications and documents - school marketing.

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.

Support School Council

- 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 work place.
- 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. Experience in marketing and/or competence in accounting/financial management is highly preferred.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au

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.

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 workplace, 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

Location Profile

Location Profile

Join a school where every child, every family and every staff member feels safe, included and proud.

Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School is a thriving government primary school located in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, with approximately 400 students and a strong reputation for community connection, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Our vision is simple: every student, staff member and family should leave each day feeling safe, included and proud. These words guide not only how we support our students, but also how we work together as a staff.

Tucker Road is set on expansive well-maintained grounds, providing a spacious and welcoming environment in which to work. Our facilities include modern learning spaces, a full-sized oval, multiple play areas, state-of-the-art gymnasium, specialist learning areas and dedicated Out of School Hours Care facilities.

Our administration and leadership teams work closely together and are known for being supportive, collaborative and solutions-focused. The Business Manager is an integral member of this team and works in close partnership with the Principal, Assistant Principal and administration staff to support the effective day-to-day operation of the school.

We are a busy and growing school with a positive and engaged community. Strong relationships with students, families and staff are central to our culture, and our administration team plays an important role in creating a welcoming, professional and responsive experience for everyone who connects with our school.

What we offer

- A supportive and highly collaborative administration and leadership team.
- A positive, welcoming and community-focused workplace.
- The opportunity to work closely with school leadership and make a meaningful contribution to school operations and improvement.
- A school culture that values initiative, teamwork, professionalism and continuous improvement.
- A newly built, custom-designed administration space with excellent natural light.
- Spacious school grounds and high-quality facilities.
- On-site staff car parking.

Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School offers an excellent opportunity for a Business Manager looking to join a welcoming, innovative school community, where their expertise and contribution will be genuinely valued.

We encourage prospective applicants to visit our school, meet our administration and leadership team and experience first-hand what makes Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School such a rewarding place to work.

📌 Business Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Melbourne