Position: Business Manager
Location: Mary Help of Christians Catholic College, Shaw
Salary Range: $117,957 - $132,763 per annum pending experience
Tenure: Full Time, Permanent
Commencing Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: Thursday, 7 November 2024 unless filled prior
As the newest TCE school, Mary Help of Christians Catholic College is focused on nurturing the potential of every student while preparing them to become well-rounded, compassionate, adaptable, and forward-thinking individuals. With a commitment to academic excellence, character development, and 21st-century critical thinking skills, Mary Help of Christians Catholic College offers a stimulating and inclusive learning environment for students aged 11 to 18.
About the Role
Mary Help of Christians Catholic College, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Business Manager. This is a Full Time, Permanent position.
The Business Manager is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the financial operations and administrative support services for both day-to-day operations and forward planning of the College to ensure its financial sustainability. The role provides expert advice and support to the Principal and the Leadership Team to ensure that the College is well organised and operating in accordance with the College Improvement Plan.
The Business Manager is responsible to the Principal for all matters of administration and financial control of the College and is to be loyal and supportive of the Principal’s judgments as the final arbiter in decision making processes.
Key Accountabilities:
* Successful leadership and management of the day-to-day accounting and record keeping, and internal controls will ensure the integrity of financial and other records, adherence to policies and procedures, compliance with Government legislation and good governance practices.
* Successful management of school debtors consistent with the ethos of Catholic Education.
* Provision of sound and timely financial advice to the College’s Leadership team to assist the College in achieving the College Improvement Plan.
* Successful development of budgeting and management of reporting functions of the College will ensure regular, timely and accurate information and reports are presented to the Principal, department heads and Townsville Catholic Education Office (TCEO).
* Ongoing focus on identifying and reporting on areas for improvement and contributing to quality improvement activities in order to deliver effective services to the College community in a dynamic environment.
* Supervise and organise College office and support staff to ensure work is performed in a timely, satisfactory and efficient manner
* In conjunction with the College Principal, monitor work schedules and timetables and consult regularly with staff on performance and changes to working conditions, ensuring adherence to TCEO policies
* Administer all Workers Compensation claims and Insurance matters in consultation with TCEO Safety Adviser
* Work proactively with College Workplace Health & Safety Officer and TCEO in monitoring compliance with legislative requirements
* Successful management of the support services will ensure the College buildings, plant and equipment, gardens and grounds are regularly attended to, well maintained and consistently ready for use by the school community.
* Work proactively with TCEO Finance Department and finance leaders from other Diocesan schools to improve outcomes for the system of schools.
About you:
* Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a comparable role
* Well-developed knowledge of Australian accounting standards and management accounting practices
* Demonstrated experience in leading client service focused teams in a multidisciplinary environment to set and achieve operational goals
* Demonstrated advanced experience in the use of integrated business management systems
* Well-developed analytical skills with the ability to interpret and understand relevant data and information in a financial setting
* Effective knowledge to develop and lead projects to better meet the identified needs of the college
* An ability to communicate effectively with a range of employees and community members across primary and secondary school settings
* A demonstrated ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships and contribute to effective teamwork within an organisational setting
Mandatory
* Current Working with Children Suitability Card or eligibility to obtain
* Current Driver’s Licence
* Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
* Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
Desirable
* Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Business or similaris desirable
What we offer
An attractive remuneration package including:
* Competitive Salary range
* Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
* Salary packaging options
* Modern facilities, equipment and resources
* Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement)
* Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
* Up to 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
* Deferred Salary Scheme
* Corporate health insurance
* Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
* Wellbeing programs and initiatives.
Our Organisation
Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
How to apply
* Please complete the application form below
* Upload a current resume with contact details of two referees
* Upload a covering letter of no more than two A4 pages addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
Please refer to the Position Description for more information.
Applications close 3pm Thursday, 7 November 2024 unless filled prior.
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
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