Position: Business Manager
Commencing Date: 19 May 2025
Classification: Term Time, Permanent (38 hours per week during school term)
Salary Range: $75,979 - $79,673 per annum pending experience
Closing Date: Monday, 21 April 2025

Good Shepherd Catholic College, Mount Isa is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 college of 450 students. Good Shepherd Catholic College is a community who journey together in faith with “Christ Our Light”. Our students, staff, and parents are partners focused on holistic education within a welcoming and caring environment. Fostering faith and spirituality is our primary goal. We believe in the uniqueness and dignity of each individual. We endeavour to encourage each member of our community to be inner-directed, responsible, compassionate and just. Students, staff, and parents learn best in situations of loving relationships and mutual respect.

About the role

The Business Manager is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the financial operations administration and support services for both day-to-day operations and forward planning of the college to ensure its financial sustainability. The role provides expert advice and support to the Principal and the Leadership Team to ensure that the college is well organised and operating in accordance with the College Improvement Plan.

The Business Manager is responsible to the Principal for all matters of administration and financial control of the college and is to be loyal and supportive of the Principal’s judgments as the final arbiter in decision making processes. The Business Manager will assist the Principal in reporting financial information to the College Board. It is essential that the Business Manager adhere to the bounds of confidentiality demanded of this position.

The Business Manager will liaise with the Principal and College Architect with respect to building programs undertaken and is responsible for ensuring capital programs are accounted for appropriately. The Business Manager will also ensure that the required records are maintained to enable acquittal where necessary.

Key Accountabilities

Successful leadership and management of the day-to-day accounting and record keeping, and internal controls will ensure the integrity of financial and other records, adherence to policies and procedures, compliance with Government legislation and good governance practices

Successful management of school debtors consistent with the ethos of Catholic Education

Provision of sound and timely financial advice to the College’s Leadership team to assist the college in achieving the College Improvement Plan

Successful development of budgeting and management of reporting functions of the college will ensure regular, timely and accurate information and reports are presented to the Principal, department heads and external bodies such as external auditors and Townsville Catholic Education Office (TCEO)

Ongoing focus on identifying and reporting on areas for improvement and contributing to quality improvement activities in order to deliver effective services to the college community in a dynamic environment

Successful management of the support services will ensure the College buildings, plant and equipment, gardens and grounds are regularly attended to, well maintained and consistently ready for use by the school community

Work proactively with TCEO Finance Department and finance leaders from other Diocesan schools to improve outcomes for the system of schools

About you

Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a comparable role

Demonstrated experience in leading client service focused teams in a multidisciplinary environment to set and achieve operational goals

Demonstrated advanced experience in the use of integrated business management systems

Well-developed analytical skills with the ability to interpret and understand relevant data and information in a financial setting

Knowledge

Well-developed knowledge of Australian accounting standards and management accounting practices

Effective knowledge to develop and lead projects to better meet the identified needs of the college

Proven ability to manage conflict situations and see them through to a positive conclusion

Proven expertise in providing professional advice and recommendations to support best practice

Skills

An ability to communicate effectively with a range of employees and community members across primary and secondary school settings

A demonstrated ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships and contribute to effective teamwork within an organisational setting

Flexibility and adaptability in the face of competing demands and priorities within a busy environment

Mandatory Criteria

Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by the Queensland Government

Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Business or similar

Accreditation and membership with an Australian accounting professional body (e.g. CPA, CAANZ)

Current Driver’s Licence

Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville

Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission

What we offer

Competitive Salary range: $75,979 - $79,673 per annum pending experience

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary

Modern facilities, equipment and resources

Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions

Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)

14 Weeks’ paid parental leave

Deferred Salary Scheme

Access to corporate health schemes

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Leadership development opportunities

Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply

Complete the application form

Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description

Upload a current resume including contact details (phone and email) of two professional referees

Please see the Position Description for more information.

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications close 3pm Monday, 21 April 2025

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