Business Manager
- fixed term with the possability of ongoing

Department of Education Victoria – Ballarat East VIC 21h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria Located in Ballarat East, Canadian Lead Primary School (CLPS ) is a warm, inclusive and well-resourced school where students thrive, staff are supported, and learning is at the heart of everything we do. Established in the 1990s following the merger of three local schools, CLPS has grown into a proud and connected community where everyone belongs. Our Learning Environment

All classrooms and learning spaces are housed within one main building, creating a strong sense of connection, teamwork and community. Our school includes 11 classrooms, a movement room, sensory room, an art room, a spacious library, a gymnasium, and a kitchen supporting both our Breakfast Club and Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) programs. Outside, students enjoy a variety of play and learning spaces, including a soccer oval, football oval, basketball courts, vegetable gardens and three distinct playgrounds. Our Students and Community

With around 230 students and an average class size of 20, we ensure every child is known, valued and supported. Our school community is proudly diverse, with approximately 7% of students identifying as Indigenous and 5% from language backgrounds other than English. We value the partnership between home and school and work closely with parents and carers to support student success. Our values of Community, Respect and Responsibility underpin everything we do. A Commitment to Excellence

Canadian Lead Primary School delivers a knowledge-rich curriculum through explicit, evidence-based instruction . We dedicate significant time to building strong foundations in literacy and numeracy,



particularly through the Big 6 of Reading ¿ oral language, phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. We are proud to be a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) pilot school , embedding a targeted approach to both learning and wellbeing. Staff Support and Skilled Growth

CLPS is a school where teachers and education support staff genuinely enjoy working together. Collaboration, reflection and shared success are at the centre of our culture. Staff are supported through: Mentoring and coaching for early career and experienced teachers alike Ongoing professional learning focused on instructional practice and student growth Leadership pathways and middle-leadership opportunities A positive, caring culture where wellbeing is prioritised Our staff are proud of the strong relationships they build with students and families, and of the collective achievement that comes from shared professional learning and support. A Focus on Wellbeing

At CLPS, we understand that learning and wellbeing go hand in hand. We implement the Berry Street Education Model and are currently working on embedding School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) to ensure consistency, care and a protected learning environments for all. Every child is encouraged to achieve their best academically, socially and emotionally. At Canadian Lead Primary School you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking and caring team.



You’ll have the opportunity to grow as an educator, make a real difference, and work in a school where students achieve excellent results and genuinely love learning. Together, we create a school where both students and staff flourish. 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

A Business Managerrole 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, huma

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🏢 Department of Education Victoria
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