Employment

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Working at Preshil

Preshil is a small, secular and progressive co-educational school for ages 3 and 4 through to Year 12. The students take an active role in their education and develop responsibility for their actions and ultimately their futures. Preshil is about “fitting the School to the child”, allowing them to find their voice and explore their own passions.

Preshil is an authorised International Baccalaureate World School with a Diploma Programme (DP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Primary Years Programme (PYP). We use a restorative approach to discipline and are always searching for outstanding teachers with high levels of leadership experience and capacity.

All employees have a shared responsibility to provide a child-safe environment and contribute to a safe working environment for staff in their area. Preshil is an equal-opportunity employer. We invite you to explore our website in further detail to learn more about us or perhaps consider attending an upcoming Open Morning.

Child Safety

Preshil is committed to the creation and maintenance of a child-safe school environment. All applicants for employment at Preshil should be aware of the following:

The Preshil Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety Policy.
That Preshil is committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability.
That Preshil is committed to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families and communities.
That Preshil is committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Be aware that rigorous reference and background checking will be undertaken including a Working with Children Check and police record and identity check.

Available Roles

Enquiries should be directed to the Human Resources team by email (recruitment@preshil.vic.edu.au) or to our Human Resources and Compliance Manager by phone at (03) 9816 7900. If you would like to apply for any of the positions currently advertised, please click the ‘Start Application’ button.

Business Manager

Preshil seeks a dynamic finance and business professional to join its leading executive team.

Sophisticated financial, business and operational acumen
Relational, collaborative leader with extensive industry networks
Strategic, systems-thinker who adopts a proactive hands-on approach

The Business Manager is an integral member of the Executive Leadership Team. The position has an important and exciting role to play in shaping the strategic planning process to ensure a secure and sustainable future for the school. Reporting directly to the Principal, the Business Manager will apply astute financial and commercial insights and entrepreneurial skills to responsibly shape and manage sound operational policies, processes and procedures. The Business Manager is also responsible for providing informed financial leadership and good governance advice across a range of areas to the Principal and Board.

The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader who shows kindness, respect and courage, working in collaboration with all members of the community. The Business Manager will be an exceptional communicator in every sense of the word. As a proactive, lateral thinking and a solutions focused leader, the successful candidate will have attention to detail, be highly skilled at joining the dots and lead by example when multitasking and managing changing priorities,

True to the School’s commitment to promoting choice and tailored solutions, a competitive remuneration package and flexible conditions of employment will be negotiated with the preferred candidate. Emerging and aspirant candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must also have appropriate tertiary qualifications in a related field with eligibility for membership to a professional accounting, finance or governance body.

Preshil has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, as outlined in the Child Protection Policy.

For a confidential discussion, all enquiries regarding the application process and requests for the Candidate Information Pack, please contact Mae Louise McGuinness our HR Compliance Manager (maelouise.mcguinness@preshil.vic.edu.au).

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