Business Manager - Shared School Position

Department of Education Victoria – Sebastopol VIC

20h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Sebastopol Primary School was established in 1873 and is located in a residential area on the southern side of Ballarat. The school features an innovative design, with classrooms clustered around a bright central atrium and open-plan learning environments that encourage collaboration, connection and shared learning.

The school has a student population of approximately 114 students and proudly supports a diverse and inclusive school community. Many of our students come from low socio-economic backgrounds, and we are committed to ensuring every student is provided with the support, opportunities and high-quality learning experiences they need to succeed.

Sebastopol Primary School maintains high expectations for all students. We support our students to develop confidence in their own abilities, a robust sense of personal worth and the skills required to work effectively and respectfully with others.

Our core focus is on high-quality teaching and learning that leads to improved student outcomes, with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy. Our classroom programs are complemented by a broad range of specialist learning opportunities. Our Specialist Programs are AUSLAN, Art, Music, Physical Education and Science.

In addition to our classroom and specialist programs, we provide a range of targeted intervention and wellbeing supports designed to meet the individual needs of our students. These include our Wellbeing Hub and Music Therapy, alongside additional intervention programs that support student learning, engagement and wellbeing.

We strive to create a safe,



welcoming and inclusive environment where every student feels known, valued and supported. We strongly encourage partnerships with our parents, carers and the wider community and recognise the important role these relationships play in supporting positive outcomes for our students.

Sebastopol Primary School uses a School-Wide Positive Behaviour approach to establish clear and consistent expectations across the school and support students to develop positive citizenship and social skills. We also use restorative practices when working through challenges with students and families, with a focus on taking responsibility, repairing harm and restoring and strengthening relationships.

At Sebastopol Primary School, we are committed to creating an environment where students feel safe, connected and supported to learn, grow and achieve their best.

Location Profile

Mount Egerton Primary School profile

Mount Egerton Primary School is a small school situated approximately 30km Southeast of Ballarat. Weseeourcore purpose as providing a friendly and caring learning environment that encourages students to work towards achieving their personal best in an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation while becoming valued members of the community.

In 2026the staff comprises of 1.0 EFT teaching principal, 2.0EFT classroom teachers, 1.0 EFT integration aide¿ who actively foster the school¿s core values of kindness,



resilience, perseverance and community. We cater for individual growth in a nurturing and stimulating learning environment by creating a personalised learning program for all students.

Our current enrolment is 18students. We break into two groups for Literacy, Numeracy. Language (Chinese) and Respectful Relationships ¿ a junior and senior group. Students are grouped together for all other subjects. Staff provided challenging and enjoyable learning experiences aimed at promoting the individual students intellectual, physical, social and emotional development, with a particular focus on literacy and numeracy skills. Parents and teachers are seen as partners in promoting student learning and work together to establish a positive atmosphere. The strong focus on community makes Mount Egerton Primary school a family orientated school.

As Mount Egerton Primary School is a small school all staff are required to take on a range of responsibilities in and out of the classroom. We work very much as a team and support one another in our work.

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.

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🏢 Department of Education Victoria
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