Business Manager - 0.5 FTE Family Leave Replacement

Department of Education Victoria – Geelong VIC

Important: Please carefully read the Selection Criteria and Role & "Responsibilities" for this application

Highton Primary School, located in Geelong, has been a cornerstone of the local community since 1880. We've established a strong reputation for providing a high-quality education that fosters both academic achievement and personal growth. The school has been an accredited International Baccalaureate World School since April 2009.

Our vision is, "As an International Baccalaureate World School, in a culture promoting respectful relationships, wellbeing and collaboration, we develop caring lifelong learners who strive for their personal best and are empowered to take action." We deliver a challenging curriculum that addresses individual differences with the mission to develop internationally minded students.

The school is committed to developing a community of learners. Our staff are committed to a collaborative culture focused on building practice excellence. With a focus on student growth, the school provides ongoing support to all staff and strive to maintain outstanding professional learning communities.

The school is committed to the challenging and invigorating task of preparing young people for a rapidly changing world. It is the young people who are our focus aiming for responsible, successful, confident students who are internationally minded and positively impact the future.

The school has facilities to complement the educational programs offered, including 14 classrooms, library, canteen, and a well-maintained playground and oval.The school also accesses the adjoining hall for a variety of purposes.





Highton Primary School is more than just a place of learning; it's a community. We encourage parental involvement and foster a sense of belonging among our students, staff, and families. Our community is encouraged to participate by volunteering in a variety of ways including helping in the classroom, on excursions or serving on the Parent Club and on School Council. The community play a key role in curriculum, workplace and resource implementation.

Currently, the schools teaching staff has a balance of both experienced and graduate teachers, who play a vital role in school-based and extra-curricular activities, community and social functions and help create a vibrant school at Highton. The staff actively demonstrate their dedication to our students with a strong commitment to their professional learning, to supporting one another and to having positive relationships with all stakeholders in our community.

Selection Criteria

- Please keep your introductory cover letter brief and concise.

- Your total application (cover letter and selection criteria responses combined) should not, if possible, exceed 3 pages in length.

SC1Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of an office team within a shared Business Manager arrangement, including the ability to work independently, coordinate responsibilities,



and maintain clear communication and effective handover to ensure continuity of business operations.

SC2Demonstrated knowledge and experience in school administration and financial management, including accounts payable, preparation of end of month financial documentation, and facilities management, together with proficiency in AIMS and Compass, including its payment functions.

SC3Sound knowledge of financial management legal requirements and practices, including the capacity to produce reports and provide advice in respect to those reports.

SC4High level organisational and written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to prioritise workloads, coordinate responsibilities and maintain effective communication within a shared Business Manager arrangement.

Role

This 0.5 FTE family leave position will work alongside the 0.6 FTE Business Manager, with one shared working day per fortnight to support handover, coordination and continuity. Key responsibilities will include accounts payable, preparation of end-of-month financial documentation, administration of Compass payment functions, maintenance of facilities records in AIMS, and support for occupational health and safety processes. Duties will be allocated collaboratively with the 0.6 Business Manager and Principal.

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 stand

📌 Business Manager (Geelong)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Geelong