About this job
About the School:
Varsity College, is a Prep to Year 12 (split campus) school which prides itself on a strong history of academic, sporting, cultural and community excellence. Our college has high expectations in terms of achievement, behaviour and appearance and all members of the College community understand and support our high expectations culture. Our rich and rigorous programs position our students to achieve outstanding results and graduate well prepared for success beyond school. Our staff are passionate professionals who are committed to helping students successfully achieve, no matter what it takes. Our high academic achievement is a testament to our dedicated teachers who take great pride in creating rich and engaging educational programs that provide appropriate intellectual challenges and encourage all students to continually flourish within an environment of equity and excellence.
About the Role:
Under the direction and leadership of the Executive Principal in your role as Business Manager you will:
- Lead the delivery of school wide corporate and support services in a large and complex split campus College environment
- Provide high level strategic advice to the Executive Principal and wider Leadership team regarding the development and ongoing management of the school's annual budget in accordance with operational plans, and effectively analyse and report on financial performance against agreed objectives to ensure the financial integrity of business operations
- Manage significant minor and major capital works projects, negotiate with external contractors to ensure accountability for school maintenance, develop and implement initiatives for facilities management, asset maintenance and replacement plans
- Lead and manage human resources for school support staff and provide advice on a diverse range of human resource management practices (e.g. employee relations, recruitment, payroll, workplace health and safety, code of conduct and performance management).
- Critically analyse, review and refine systems and processes in line with continuous improvement practices, and shape new policy directions for the school
- Develop and implement business strategy, and engage in extensive risk planning and contingency management.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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 2-page response to the below questions.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high level strategic advice, analysis and support in relation to financial planning and budgeting in accordance with operational plans, and to provide high level analysis and reporting on the College's financial performance to ensure the financial integrity of business operations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage significant facilities projects on time and on budget, negotiate with external contractors and key stakeholders, ensuring accountability for school maintenance and a positive, professional, inclusive learning environment for students and staff.
- Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage human resources for school support staff, providing advice on a range of human resource management practices, lead change management and provide strategic solutions to human resource issues.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community, including students and families from diverse backgrounds and community agencies.
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
are 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.