Business Manager - Small P-12 School

Job Description

Job type: Full time / From 03/03/2025 - 02/03/2026 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Administration/Secretarial Reference: 1462194 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 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. 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 fundraising 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. 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 workplace. 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. 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 environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. Location Profile School purpose statement: To prepare students to thrive in a changing world by developing their social, emotional and academic capabilities and skills. School values: Our values are CLEaR: Creativity, Leadership, Endeavour and Respect. Kaniva College regularly attracts graduates from Australian Universities including Flinders University, Adelaide University, Uni SA, Melbourne University and Federation University as well as experienced teachers looking for new challenges. Kaniva College is a vibrant learning community situated 400 kilometres from Melbourne and 300 kilometres from Adelaide. Kaniva College has a P-12 enrolment of 157 and the numbers are split relatively evenly between primary and secondary. Kaniva is the sole school in the region and a great majority of students attended Kaniva Kindergarten and have therefore attended school in Kaniva for all of their lives. This unique situation creates strong relationships between students, families and teachers, which contributes to a positive and engaging learning environment. Kaniva College has a full time equivalent staff of 24 which includes the Principal, two Assistant Principals, one Leading Teacher and one Learning Specialist. Kaniva College has a strong culture of professional learning with a number of leadership and career acceleration opportunities available to staff in a supportive professional environment. With an unwavering focus on improving student outcomes through the consistent application of our pedagogical model, a documented curriculum and an innovative approach to teaching and learning, Kaniva College is a great place to work and learn. Kaniva College has an extremely promising future and welcomes a motivated individual with a positive vision to be part of our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr