About this job
Estimated start date: Commencing Feb 2025
Position tenure: Permanent
Weeks worked: Up to 52 weeks per year including school holidays
Tenure duration (where Fixed Term):
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 38 hours per week - required to work Monday to Friday 8am -4pm
Salary level, range or hourly rate: Business Manager Level 3 - $67.35 per hour(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
St Michael's College is a co-educational Catholic College that welcomes secondary students from Years 7 to 12.
At St Michael's College we continue to focus on building a culture of belonging for all in our community. We go that extra mile to make everyone feel like they belong, are safe, cared for, and feel connected.
Our strong wellbeing program for staff and students is supported by the College’s Christ-centered values of Belonging, Excellence and Love. Our dedicated Teachers, Support Staff and Leadership Team all contribute to the overall success of our students and College.
We are recognised on the Gold Coast as a College that has achieved great success in transforming the futures of our students and for the leadership pathways that are provided for our staff.
All staff at St Michael's College enjoy access to generous professional development and staff welfare support and are invited to participate in various peer mentoring and coaching programs to support their ongoing personal growth.
St Michael's College offers a dynamic, friendly, and rewarding work environment where staff wellbeing is at the forefront, which is evidenced by a recent organisational survey indicating a 98.5% staff satisfaction rate.
Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Are you looking to be part of something bigger? Do you care deeply about making a difference in your community? St Michael's College, a thriving co-educational Catholic Secondary College on the Gold Coast, is seeking a strategic, passionate, and dedicated Business Manager to join our vibrant community. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our College’s infrastructure, ensuring our facilities meet the growing needs of our school community. The Business Manager will be responsible for leading, planning and the delivery of administrative, financial and daily operations support across the school to achieve strategic goals and operational objectives.
In this pivotal role, you will:
Lead Strategically: Drive strategic and operational excellence, ensuring the smooth financial, administrative and facilities management of the college while contributing to its long-term growth and success. Design and implement enhancements to campus facilities and manage complete projects from planning through to execution.
Collaborative & Team Leadership: Collaborate with our leadership team, staff, and stakeholders to align business operations with the school’s mission, vision and strategic direction. Supervise and support the Grounds and Maintenance team, Administration and Finance Team fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Deliver with Precision: Bring exceptional attention to detail, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in all financial, administrative and daily operations and functions.
Strive for excellence: Demonstrate a proactive, solutions-focused approach, and contribute meaningfully to the success and growth of our school community.
Finance: In collaboration with the College Principal, Plan, Develop and manage the College’s budget, financial resources and general assets ensuring cost effective solutions while maintaining quality and safety.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance or relevant disciplines supported by appropriate commercial/educational experience. Post graduate qualifications in Business (CAANZ/CPA/MBA) will be highly regarded.
- Strategic vision, combined with practical expertise and the ability to see both the big picture and finer details.
- Have prior experience managing a wide range of administration, financial and daily operations matters and managing cross-functional areas.
- Have current working knowledge and understanding of accounting practices, proven ability to develop and manage budgets and negotiate with contractors
- Have sound knowledge and understanding of the building and construction industry inclusive of project management
- Have excellent organisational, time management and leadership skills. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to engage with various stakeholders.
- Proven ability to build and sustain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Have a commitment to making a difference in the community and contributing to something bigger.
If you are a motivated professional with a commitment to excellence and a passion for making a difference in Catholic education, we’d love to hear from you! Be part of a community that inspires, empowers, and nurtures every individual to reach their full potential. Join us at St Michael's College Merrimac!
To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Contact: Jane Lawrie
Contact number: 5525 4000
Contact email: scarrara@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 29-Jan-2025