Management - Schools (Education & Training)
Full time
Whitsunday Anglican School is an independent, co-educational day and Boarding School from K - 12, situated in the beautiful surroundings of tropical Mackay and the Whitsunday region. The School provides a balanced education that is focused on intellectual development, personal growth, spirituality, and community service.
The school offers a first-class education and a proven history of outstanding student outcomes and staff development.
About the Role: Whitsunday Anglican School seeks an accomplished Business Manager to join our Executive Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the Principal and School Board, this strategic role requires a high degree of financial and commercial acumen. It is responsible for overseeing all business operations, including the Whitsunday Anglican School Foundation and the Parents and Friends Association.
As Business Manager, you will drive operational excellence, financial robustness, and strategic growth, ensuring the School is a respected and resourceful environment that provides exceptional educational services to students and their families. This role is pivotal in shaping the School's future through effective management and strong leadership that aligns with our values and vision.
Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Planning: Advise and lead in strategic and master planning, fostering sustainable growth and development.Financial Management: Oversee budgets, financial planning, and reporting to ensure financial stability and transparency.Facilities & IT Management: Ensure optimal functioning of school facilities and IT infrastructure to support educational outcomes.Compliance & Risk Management: Maintain rigorous compliance and risk management for all business functions, safeguarding school operations.Operational Oversight: Manage day-to-day business activities, aligning resources and systems for efficiency and service quality.Project Leadership: Drive initiatives that support the School's strategic goals, enhancing our educational impact.Staff Leadership & Development: Lead a dedicated team, overseeing appraisals and professional growth to ensure high performance.Stakeholder Engagement: Build and sustain positive relationships with staff, parents, external providers, and community members.Candidate Profile: The successful candidate will be a visionary leader with a strong finance, operations, and strategic planning background.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a Business-related field (Finance, Accounting, Strategic Planning)CPA or CA designationMaster's degree in Business, Leadership, Governance, IT, or a related field will be highly regardedExperience & Skills: Minimum of 5 years' experience in finance/accounting with proven leadership in a similar roleAdvanced analytical skills and high-level competence with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and spreadsheetsProficiency in stakeholder relationship management with a customer-centric approachStrong organisational skills with experience managing building projects and teamsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, promoting positive relationships across the School communityOther Requirements: Eligibility for, or possession of, a current Working with Children Blue CardWhy Join Our Team? This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an educational setting, working collaboratively with an experienced team to shape the future of Whitsunday Anglican School. We welcome your application if you are a strategic thinker committed to excellence in education and operations.
Expressions of interest: As this is an Executive Leadership role, applicants should send a cover letter, no longer than two (2) pages, responding to key criteria with a resume outlining employment experience no greater than six (6) pages in length. To view the role description, contact the Human Resources Manager at ******.
For a private and confidential discussion with the Principal about the role, email the Principal at ******.
Applications should be addressed to: The Principal, Mr Andrew Wheaton.
Roles to commence: Term 1 2025 or as negotiated.
The School reserves the right to appoint before the application closing date, so apply today!
Employee Benefits: Highly competitive salary structure and benefitsStaff Concession on fees for children attending Whitsunday Anglican School.Professional, supportive, and welcoming staff culture and the opportunity to work with exceptional educators and staffAn innovative and creative teaching and learning culture, supported by your colleagues and the Executive Leadership teamOutstanding students who value a strong culture of learning.Welcoming Staff Social Club.Salary sacrificing packagesAccess to relevant and interesting professional learning opportunities.First Aid and CPR training.Access to Employee Assistance Programme.A site-specific appraisal programme individualised to promote value and direction for all staff members of the School.Relocation support.Whitsunday Anglican School takes child protection seriously. As part of our thorough recruitment process, all candidates for roles at the School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards.
Your application will include the following questions:
How many years' experience do you have as a business manager?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?How many years of accounting experience do you have? #J-18808-Ljbffr