About this job
About the School
Arcadia Valley State School is a valued part of a small rural community in the Central Highlands Shire. With a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, the school fosters a love of lifelong learning and active citizenship among its students. Supported by dedicated families who travel long distances from surrounding cattle properties, the school is well-resourced and committed to providing quality education. Guided by the motto "Always Valiant," the school has been a cornerstone of learning for generations and continues to nurture a supportive and inclusive environment for its students and staff.
About the Role
The Business Manager will play a vital role in ensuring the effective and efficient administrative management of the school, working closely with the Principal to provide corporate services and administrative support. This role is an opportunity to contribute to the success of a vibrant school community.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing day-to-day office procedures, including reception, correspondence, and school records, while utilising information systems like OneSchool for efficient administration.
- Supervising and managing school support staff, including recruitment, induction, and performance monitoring in collaboration with the Principal.
- Assisting with budget preparation, financial management, and overseeing accounts, reconciliations, and payroll processes.
- Coordinating the management and maintenance of school resources, assets, and facilities, including organising repairs and minor works.
- Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, fostering cooperation and compliance with school policies and procedures.
This role would suit a proactive and organised individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting a school community.
About You
The following traits would be beneficial:
- Experience in administrative management, including financial and human resources processes.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in using information management systems, such as OneSchool, or similar platforms.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- A commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school community.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.