Role
[Attendance requirement for this position]
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
1. Manage the work practices and priorities of support staff in a school/s.
2. Manage the maintenance of confidentiality in respect to all school records and communication systems.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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 ).
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 726 801 or email on:
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 DE’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DE’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 DE values is available at:
Conditions of Employment
3. All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
4. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
5. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
6. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
Location Profile
Bayswater South Bilingual Primary School situated in the suburb of Bayswater, in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne’s outer east, is one of the few truly bilingual primary schools in Victoria, with a proud history of over 40 years of delivering a comprehensive curriculum through English and German. In 2017, the school implemented a 50:50 partial immersion model. English, physical education & integrated studies are taught in English, while maths, science, art and music are taught in German. In 2021 BSPS received accreditation as an IB PYP School.
Bayswater South Primary School prides itself on its English/German bilingual program. We strive to provide a comprehensive, conceptual, inquiry based integrated curriculum in a safe, respectful and positive learning environment. A differentiated and personalized approach is implemented, encouraging student voice, leadership and action to meet each student’s academic, social and emotional need. We not only value the knowledge, attitudes, skills and values that each student will leave with but are also determined to ensure that the primary school years are an invaluable learning experience of great memories and fun. We continuously strive to ensure each child learns in a safe, engaging, differentiated and personalised learning environment. Our school embraces diversity with a view to empowering global citizenship through a vibrant learning community whilst reinforcing our school values of respect, honesty, empathy and teamwork.
The school’s facilities consist of our Sebald Centre with four classrooms, a students’ support / Chaplain office, a German language resource area and a fully functioning kitchen. Our Administration building also contains five classrooms. Our senior level building houses four classrooms and the following specialist resource/classrooms: art/craft, library, Mullins Hall, a meeting room and Sports Coordinator office. Our four portables house our year two classes, music and bilingual playgroup rooms and are situated separately with break out rooms. The spacious grounds on the sloping terraced location feature a large, grassed playing field, junior and senior playgrounds, basketball courts, Amphitheatre, inclusive wooden playground and shaded and passive recreation areas.
BSPS has 2 principal class personnel, 20 teachers and 5 support staff. Visiting support staff members include a school Chaplain, psychologist, speech therapist and Kids’ Hope mentors.
Our school has an active parent group and has traditional links with The Deutsche Schule Melbourne, The Tabulam and Templer Homes for the Aged, Siemens and other community groups. We have an active bilingual playgroup; an engaged Student Representative Council and we offer parent German classes. We value community action and partnerships in building a welcoming and engaging learning community.