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Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated experience in leading and managing administrative, and human resources functions within an educational or similar environment with high level emotional intelligence. o Proactive positive working relationships within a team o Support the staff by addressing issues and concerns with ethical negotiating skills o managing human resources processes, including recruitment, onboarding, performance appraisals, professional development, and employee relations. SC2. Demonstrated ability to possess the technical skills to implement effective, efficient and ethical management for all stakeholders (including school council). o This includes high level knowledge of CASES21 Finance and Administration, Asset Management, Jobs School Vic, WorkSafe, Workcover, OHS, AIMS, EduPay, CSEF, SRP Planner and Reports, Funding Portal, short Term leave replacement, Risk Management, Resource Coordination. SC3 Demonstrated ability to possess financial management skills, including experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and monitoring financial performance (e.g., payroll, budget reconciliations, transaction reports and cash budgets). SC4 Proven ability to develop procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. (Governance) SC5 Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders, including staff, students, and external partners. SC6 Demonstrated ability to model strong values and professional ethics by effectively problem-solving, adapting to change, organizing and planning efficiently, and showing resilience in the face of challenges and self reflection. (personal qualities) Role The Business Manager is a leadership position within the College, responsible for overseeing and managing a range of critical administrative, financial, and human resources functions. This role ensures the effective delivery of services that support the smooth operation of the College while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practices. Key responsibilities include leading the delivery of financial services, including budgeting and accounting processes, and managing human resources, such as recruitment, staff development, and employee relations and overseeing the College''s facilities and assets. The Business Manager will also oversee educational support staff and ensure that all employees can engage in professional development. In addition, the role involves ensuring compliance with the Department of Education and Training (DET) guidelines, Child Safety Standards, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations. The Business Manager is expected to take a strategic role in planning and enhancing the financial position of the College, including overseeing the budgeting process and providing staff training on financial matters. The role demands strong leadership, high ethical standards, strategic thinking, and a thorough understanding of financial management, human resources, and compliance frameworks. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the Principal and other teams, actively contributing to decision-making processes that affect the College''s operational efficiency, financial health, and overall success. This position requires attendance of 30 days during school vacation periods. A leave purchase allowance is paid for this attendance. Annual Leave entitlement is 4 weeks. Responsibilities Under the direction of the Principal, the Business manager is responsible for the complex general accounting and reporting functions of the School, together with compliance reporting, administrative systems and the supervision of staff. Responsibilities: To manage and provide leadership in the delivery of administrative and financial services within the college. To development procedures and guidelines to ensure full compliance with DET guidelines and other relevant legislation To manage and provide leadership in the delivery of Human Resources to the College. Including overseeing of Edupay, the recruitment process through Schools Jobs Vic, and Work cover To manage and oversee the Educational Support Staff, including professional development, PDP process and regularly meeting with ES Staff. To direct and manage effective accounting processes in the college. To regularly monitor student and resource package and payroll including Salaries Transaction reports, Budget Reconciliations, Short Term Leave Replacements, Planner in consultation with the Principal and other teams as required. To take a leadership role in strategic planning processes with a particular focus on enhancing the financial position of the college. To manage the processes of determining work priorities, recruitment, probation, annual reviews, professional development and employee relations issues of college services officers, in consultation with the Principal. To take a leading role in all facets of the Budgeting process including staff in-servicing and the preparation of all Budgets for the College. To take a managerial and supervisory role in overseeing the college trading operations, including, hire of hall and college facilities, computer facilities, the sports stadium, basketball stadium and the swimming centre. To ensure all facilities and equipment are appropriately maintained, all college assets registered and required stock take of assets conducted. To provide information relating to the conditions of employment and entitlements of college employees. Participate in the OHS Committee and assist with all facets of ensuring the College complies with OHS regulations Take the lead role in ensuring that all ES staff have the opportunity to attend and participate in relevant professional development, both in house and external. To take minutes for PCC and PCO meetings In conjunction with the Principal, oversee the marketing and promotion of the College To prepare and make significant contributions to the fortnightly newsletter to all staff To comply with all requirements of the Child Safety Standards. Risk and Occupational Health and Safety comply with legislated occupational health and safety practices and participate in consultative processes observe safe work practices in accordance with school policy, training and instructions identify, report and where appropriate, action risks/hazards in order to eliminate or mitigate against the risk recurring (Risks arising in the workplace may be financial, site, task or person specific or related to safety.) promote and implement occupational health and safety and risk mitigation processes within the College Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines). Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via education.vic.gov.au 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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department''s exemplar available at: DE Values The department''s employees commit to upholding the department''s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department''s Values complement each school''s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at: Other Information An up to date Working with Children Check Certificate /Diploma or degree in relevant Accounting/ Business management/Human Resources Sound knowledge of office administration and accounting procedures with excellent levels of computer literacy, notably Excel, Word, One Note Strong organisational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Flexibility and ability to work under pressure in a multi-faceted environment. Ability to communicate at all levels Demonstrated service-oriented approach to the work characterised by problem solving Awareness of the importance of communication of the day-to-day events across the College for effective and efficient service Be able to integrate habits and practices of ongoing review and evaluation to ensure continuous improvement through the performance and development cycle. Participate in ongoing professional development plans as directed by DET and the Principal This position requires the incumbent to work during the term breaks. There would be leave purchase allowance with 4 weeks annual leave. Conditions of Employment All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department''s Human Resources website at Location Profile Mornington Secondary College is committed to creating happy, healthy, and resilient young people who are respectful lifelong learners. Our learning community works collaboratively to build positive connections, achieve our best, and value learning for life. The College prides itself on strong academic performance, high expectations, strong values and supportive culture in an inspirational learning environment. Curriculum offerings are extensive where the formal curriculum program is supported by an extensive extra-curricular program that includes a variety of humanities, science, sporting and outdoor education programs, a well-resourced instrumental music program, musical and annual theatrical productions. Mornington Secondary College is a school of approximately 900 students situated approximately 70km south east of Melbourne which comprises of 100 teachers and 30 non-teaching school support staff. The College offers an extensive curriculum base to enable students to follow and achieve in a variety of pathways supported by whole school Pathways programs. The College has outstanding facilities which include a heated indoor 25m swimming pool, performing arts theatre, a three court indoor basketball stadium, a large oval and athletics precinct, and a year 12 centre. The College provides a breadth of educational and vocational opportunities in the senior school. Hands on Learning and Headstart are also offered to students across year levels. The College actively supports student participation in inter-school sports and leadership programs. Sporting teams, in particular, contribute to both team and individual levels of excellence at local, zone, district and state levels.