AddressLowanna is a vibrant and well-resourced Victorian Government 7-12 Secondary College with a student population of just less than one thousand. It is situated in a large, attractive setting adjacent to bushland in the township of Newborough. Lowanna College is the only secondary school in the Moe-Newborough community drawing enrolments from the local area and outlying rural townships.
Newborough is approximately 130 kilometres east of central Melbourne located in picturesque central Gippsland. The area is surrounded by rolling hills and is only an hour¿s drive to the snowfields of Mt Baw Baw and the beaches of South Gippsland. The region offers a wide variety of sporting activities and facilities such as golf, basketball, soccer, mountain bike riding and water skiing.
The College staffing profile consists of:
- Principal
- Assistant Principals (4)
- Leading Teachers (3)
- Learning Specialists (4)
- Business Manager
- 53.8 EFT teaching staff
- 22.4 EFT Education Support staff
The College is divided into three mini schools of between 300-400 students, Junior School ¿ Years 7 & 8, Middle School -Years 9 &10 and Senior School ¿ Years 11 & 12. Each is managed by a team consisting of a Leading Teacher, a Student Advocate, a Student Support Officer and an administrative assistant who, in conjunction with all staff, are focused on the education and wellbeing of every student.
The College boasts modern facilities set in a pleasant learning and teaching environment. The College has a large Auditorium, a 2-court Gymnasium, a Language Centre, a purpose built Year 12 Centre and an onsite Wellbeing Centre for reengaging students at risk and for those who have a range of personal issues.
Lowanna offers a wide and varied curriculum and access to a vast array of extra¿curricular activities that enhance student learning and sets the College apart from other schools in the area. The curriculum includes a core program for Junior School students, a core and elective program for Middle School students and multiple options for Senior School students with VCE, VCAL and VETiS. Year 10 students are able to accelerate their learning by accessing the full range of VCE subjects in Year 10.
Students are provided with a stimulating and enriched learning environment where the Arts, Science, Technology, Physical Education and Food subjects are all key components in a student¿s learning. Further intertwined with the academic subjects are Lowanna¿s Sports Excellence Program, a newly developing Music Excellence Program, a growing International Program and a long standing Outdoor Education Program. Lowanna has been instrumental in assisting with the development of the Gippsland Technical College that provides all students from Lowanna other Latrobe Valley Schools with exposure to innovative resources and technology. Students at all year levels have access to this school.
Lowanna has strong ongoing partnerships with Monash University, Federation University and Federation Training. Students participate in a variety of programs from Year 7 to 12 that enable them to gain insights into numerous pathways.
The College has close links with the other secondary schools in the Latrobe Valley. In 2014, this group collectively established the Latrobe Valley Flexible Learning Option (LVFLO). The campus is designed to reengage students in their schooling and move back into the secondary school environment.
The entire Lowanna staff team work diligently to continue to improve outcomes for students and to maintain a strong sense of community within the College.
KSC1 Demonstrated highly developed financial management skills with a good level of understanding of budget processes, financial recording, reporting methods and internal controls.
KSC2 Demonstrated organisational and time management skills with a strong focus on confidentiality and adaptability.
KSC3 Demonstrated high level knowledge and experience in the use of computer systems and associated applications. A working knowledge of CASES21 Finance and Administration, EduPay, ROL and other DET systems will be well regarded.
KSC4 High level verbal and written skills, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise and build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and members of the community.
KSC5 The ability to facilitate change in the workplace and a demonstrated capacity to work effectively as a member of a team.
KSC6 Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning to further develop skills, expertise and build capacity for self and others.
No additional attendance is required during school vacation periods.
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Finance
- Preparation of annual budgets and regular financial statements.
- Prepare funding submissions as directed by the Business Manager for the leadership team and school council.
- Direct the accounting processes of the school and ensure that all funds are effectively accounted for according to Treasury regulations.
- Regularly update the annual master budget for delivery to School Council in respect to all changes in revenue and expenditure.
- Manage and provide advice to staff on spending against budgets in respect to faculties, programs and other school projects.
- Provide monthly financial reports to Faculty leaders as requested.
- Administer government grants and other school income.
- Manage fundraising activities, including the preparation of Profit & Loss statements for each activity.
- Produce Profit & Loss statements for all school events.
- Process journals using CASES21 in line with faculty budgets.
- Manage and co-ordinate the Accounts Payable and Receivable functions ensuring timelines are met and all processes are DET compliant.
- Work with event/excursion coordinators to ensure costings are accurately calculated and budgeted.
- Create and maintain fees and charges within CASES21 ensuring successful translation to Compass to enable families to make payments.
- Asset and resource management including the maintenance of the school assets register, ensuring accuracy and compliance with DET policy.
- Complete bank reconciliation and end of month rollover as required by the Business Manager.
General Administration
- Ensure the provision of a range of administrative support functions for the Business Manager, Executive Team and other staff as required.
- Provide administrative support to external service providers as required.
- Oversee the processing of student admissions, registrations, enrolments and transfers.
- Provide required level of administrative support for school events, functions and projects.
- Assist the Business Manager in the implementation of induction programs for new staff, volunteers and other workers to the school as required.
Human Resources
- Assist the Business Manager in the management of daily operations within the General Office.
- Work with and direct the office team in prioritising tasks, meeting timelines and working efficiently.
- Assist the Business Manager, when directed, in the timely processing of central and school level payrolls.
- Assist the Business Manager, when directed, to edit and/or maintain staff personnel details in EduPay.
Manage School Resources
- Coordinate the use and maintenance of school buildings and equipment utilising the AIMS system.
- Liaise, negotiate and seek quotes from service providers in respect to the cost and quality of services to further advise the Business Manager and Maintenance Manager.
- Supervise and coordinate the delivery of contracted services.
- Manage the development and collection of resource materials at the school.
- Manage the assets stocktake biennially.
- Annual management of the test and tag of equipment.
- Manage the AIMS system to ensure compliance across the College.
- Organisation and Management of Emergency Management procedures for the College.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Individuals with experience in CASES21, EduPay, ROL, AIMS and Compass will be well regarded.
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).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 *** or email on: **********@education.vic.gov.au
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- 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
- 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
