Assistant Business Manager

LATROBE SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTAL SCHOOL

Latrobe SDS is located in Traralgon. It is one of two special schools in the Latrobe Valley and is the only Special Developmental School in the Gippsland region. The school caters for students with moderate to severe disabilities. Students travel from all over the Latrobe Valley and surrounding outlying areas to attend. 
In 2022 we moved to a new purpose-built school site. Our facilities include: classrooms with attached kitchenettes, quiet spaces and toilets; 
art/homecrafts; STEM; tech/manufacturing; food technology; therapy spaces; multi-purpose hall; library; consulting rooms and staff work spaces. These are surrounded by stunning landscaping, bright and colourful playgrounds and open spaces including a basketball court, walking track and playing field. 

Our dynamic team provides a stimulating educational program for students with significant intellectual and associated difficulties and disorders between ages of 4.8 to 18 years of age. Parents, staff and carers work collaboratively in planning educational and developmental programs for students. Student Support Groups are established for each student and emphasise the importance of a partnership between home and school in developing student goals. Our allied health team supports staff to develop programs which specifically target the learning goals of our students. 

As a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Lead Respectful Relationship school we focus on the wellbeing and engagement of our students. Explicit teaching of our school values and expected behaviours provides students with the skills to self-regulate and actively participate in their learning. When behaviours arise, our tier 1 and tier 2 PBS teams provide support to staff to understand why the behaviour is occurring and teach students strategies specific to the skills needed to shift their behaviour.

Parents are a key partner is this process so there is consistency between home and school. 
School activities and programs focus on improving student learning outcomes and promoting greater independence. Staff encourage students to strive for excellence in all of their endeavours. To achieve this, the school provides sequential teaching and learning programs that deliver a comprehensive, broadly based and inclusive curriculum based on the Victorian Curriculum. The development of student communication is a key component of each student's Individual Education Plan and central to the learning process. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic team as we begin our journey at our new school site. 

Your application for this position must specifically address each of the selection criteria below:

SC1 Demonstrated capacity or experience and skills to undertake the Assistant Business Manager role with a high-level of attention to detail and the ability to manage tasks from start to finish.

SC2 Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills with an ability to relate effectively with the wider school community, including teaching and support staff, students, parents, and external providers.

SC3 Demonstrated knowledge and ability in the use of Cases21 Finance and Administration, Microsoft Office with demonstrated experience of DET best practices, processes, and procedures with the ability to meet deadlines.

SC4 Demonstrated ability to work independently, flexibly, and constructively in a team ensuring that confidentiality is maintained.

SC5 Demonstrated commitment to professional development and growth.

Latrobe Special Developmental School Assistant Business Manager will undertake a variety of support roles under the direction of the Principal and Business Manager. We require an energetic and enthusiastic person with excellent interpersonal skills, who can perform a range of financial, office, organisational and reception functions.

The successful applicant will/may be required to;

·         Assist the Business Manager in all areas of administration and finance tasks including receipting, invoicing, allocations and CSEF utilising Cases21

·         Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

·         Assets

·         Process CSEF applications and resolve issues with applications.

·         Manage the processing of student enrolments, attendance, transfers and exits.

·         Provide required level of administrative support for school events.

·         Provide administrative support responsibilities including general reception, front office enquiries, mail deliveries, assisting with stock control, supporting organisation of meetings, receiving and initial processing of standard paperwork

·         Provide communication to students, parents, staff and external bodies.

·         Undertake related additional duties as requested by the Business Manager or Principal.

·         Comply with and support school policies and procedures.

·         Manage excursions/camps/events processes including reconciliation and reporting.

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

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

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:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

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:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Please ensure that your application includes:

• A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details ¿ name, address and contact numbers, business and home.
• A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for the application under Who May Apply section.
• The names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of at least three referees.

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we take this action.

• 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx