Occupation: Human resources

Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs

Reference: 1547462

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to provide strategic leadership across school administration, finance and operational functions, including leading and developing a team and directing the work of others.

SC2 Demonstrated high-level knowledge and experience in financial and resource management, including annual budgets, financial statements, accounting processes, grants and income, financial controls and providing sound advice to school leadership.

SC3 Demonstrated knowledge and experience in human resource and workforce management, compliance, governance, risk management, procurement, contracts, facilities and operational systems within a complex organisation.

Role

This is a senior Education Support Level 1 Range 5 position with whole-school impact. The successful applicant will lead and develop the school's administration and operational workforce and provide high-quality advice to the Principal and Leadership Team.

The role provides an opportunity for an experienced business or operations professional to contribute to organisational improvement, sound financial management, workforce planning, compliance, risk management and the efficient delivery of school services.

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, human resources or school administration.

Responsibilities

Finance

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to provide strategic leadership across school administration, finance and operational functions, including leading and developing a team and directing the work of others.

SC2 Demonstrated high-level knowledge and experience in financial and resource management, including annual budgets, financial statements, accounting processes, grants and income, financial controls and providing sound advice to school leadership.

SC3 Demonstrated knowledge and experience in human resource and workforce management, compliance, governance, risk management, procurement, contracts, facilities and operational systems within a complex organisation.

SC4 Highly developed organisational, analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the capacity to manage competing priorities,



respond to complex operational matters, evaluate systems and implement improvements to work practices and service delivery.

SC5 Highly developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to provide strategic advice, build effective relationships and work collaboratively with the Principal, Leadership Team, staff and external providers.

Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised full time (Monday - Friday 8.30am-4.30pm) Business Manager to provide strategic leadership across the school's financial, human resource, administrative and operational functions.

This is a senior Education Support Level 1 Range 5 position with whole-school impact. The successful applicant will lead and develop the school's administration and operational workforce and provide high-quality advice to the Principal and Leadership Team.

The role provides an opportunity for an experienced business or operations professional to contribute to organisational improvement, sound financial management, workforce planning, compliance, risk management and the effective delivery of school services.

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 polic

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