We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Business Manager for a full-time permanent position commencing 20 January 2025. As the Business Manager at Varsity College, you will be an integral part of our leadership team, providing high level strategic advice, analysis and support to the Executive Principal and College community in relation to financial planning and budgeting, human resource management for over 400 staff; facilities, operations, capital works and asset management. You will lead and manage the strategic operations of the school to ensure that day-to-day financial, physical, and school support resources are managed professionally to align with College and departmental priorities.
Job details Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: AO8
Workplace Location: Gold Coast
Job ad reference: QLD/SER600181/24P
Closing date: 10-Nov-2024
Yearly salary: $144947 - $153199
Fortnightly salary: $5555.80 - $5872.10
Job duration: A period of 6 months unless otherwise determined
About the School:
Varsity College is a Prep to Year 12 (split campus) school that 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.
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. Manage significant minor and major capital works projects, negotiate with external contractors to ensure accountability for school maintenance, and 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. 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. Demonstrated ability to manage significant facilities projects on time and on budget, negotiate with external contractors and key stakeholders. Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage human resources for school support staff, providing advice on a range of human resource management practices. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community. 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).
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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