AddressWaverley Christian College is a forward thinking and culturally diverse Christian co-educational school from Kinder to Year 12. We have been providing students with a quality Christian educational experience for over 45 years. With campuses in Wantirna South and Narre Warren South, Waverley Christian College has an enrolment of over 2400 students with 400 staff across both campuses in 2024.
The College is seeking a full-time Assistant Business Manager to join our dedicated team, commencing in August 2024. This new and pivotal role will support the strategic and operational functions of our school. We are seeking a candidate capable of understanding the unique context of school operations, who is a strategic thinker capable of coordinating and delivering projects, as well as planning and implementing effective strategies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of personal acumen and judgment and is comfortable navigating the complexities of a dynamic educational environment.
We see this role as a medium-term development position, aimed in the longer term as a stepping stone to a Business Manager position.
You are an ideal candidate if you:
- Have relevant experience in business administration, assisting a Business Manager or equivalent Senior Executive (previous experience within an educational institution favourable)
- Have certification in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or equivalent (would be desirable) .
- Have relevant experience in financial management and project management - CA or CPA qualification would be highly regarded.
- Are solution orientated with the ability to work autonomously and proactively while maintaining a high level of integrity, confidentiality and diplomacy
- Have outstanding written and verbal communication and well-developed interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders
- Are highly proficient computer skills in the MS Office suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Have a current Working with Children Check (Employee)
- Have a strong commitment to the values and ethos of Christian education
- Are willing to get involved in all aspects of the College’s programs and opportunities
Some of the benefits of working at Waverley Christian College include:
- A range of salary packaging options
- School fees discounts for staff whose children attend the school (after 12 months) working more than 0.4 FTE
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work opportunities
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Career and leadership professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Friendly and collegial community to work with
How to Apply:
A Position Description is available below.
All potential employees will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct and the College’s Child Safety Policy. You will be expected to contribute proactively to a culture of child safety at the College.
Applicants are to include a Resume, Letter of Application, Pastoral Reference and complete the screening questions as part of the application process. Applicants will also need to provide three references. A Working with Children’s Check, and a Police Check less than three months old are mandatory prior to being hired.
Apply now as applications close Monday 15 July!
Enquiries: (03) 9871 8***
Quoting job number: 202441
Waverley Christian College is committed to protecting the interests and safety of our students. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff are responsible for the safety, care and wellbeing of children.
