AddressThe NSW Department of Education serves the community by leading the provision of world-class education. The Department protects young children by regulating preschool and long day care providers. Once children move into school, we provide them with a world-class primary and secondary education. We also work to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
About the Role
The Business Manager 2 works with the school principal and school executive and is responsible for the efficient management of the school’s business functions including administration, asset management, procurement, finance and work health and safety.
May be required to supervise and lead the school administrative team and supervise non-teaching staff. The role may lead or manage projects or business functions in collaboration with other school staff and additionally may be required to manage the work of contractors from time to timeEssential Requirements
- Working with Children Check Clearance
- Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education and Training policy.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and work effectively as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake and manage financial and accounting functions including the use of computerised financial /administrative systems.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact with school staff, students and members of the school community.
Special Notes
This is an ACIP (Above Centrally Identified Position) permanent non-teaching position established through school funds. The successful candidate’s continued appointment to this position will be subject to the continuity of this funding, the ongoing requirement for the role and the educational needs of the school. Should the funding or the requirement for the position cease, the officer will receive priority consideration for placement at an alternative location. When accepting the position the successful applicant will be indicating their acceptance of the terms and conditions attached to this appointment.
About the NSW Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (*****@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
Additional InformationKingscliff High School, located in the Far North Coast (950 students, including 15% Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students) provides comprehensive, engaging and authentic learning opportunities to the young people of the Tweed Coast communities. We celebrate student individual growth through real world, respectful and passionate learning.
Our school’s priorities are centred on authentic student engagement in learning in an environment where every student is known, valued and cared for. In order to achieve this we are focused on student agency in learning, innovative practice in both the classroom and curriculum design, engagement with our broader community and the purposeful use of digital technology in learning.
Kingscliff High School benefits from dynamic and meaningful partnerships with our neighbouring primary schools through the Coastal Learning Community (CLC) and with our neighbouring public High Schools as part of the Tweed 5 (T5) network.
Our school is particularly grateful for the strong support we receive from our community through our P&C and local AECG..
How to ApplyTo apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages), in either Word or PDF format, that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Statement of Duties. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.
If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter.
Note: It is a requirement that all applicants submit their applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.
Describe your capacity to manage the daily casual relief for absent staff in a large comprehensive public High School. In doing so, how have you demonstrated a capacity to liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure the smooth delivery of curriculum delivery (services) for students (customers).
Targeted Question 2Describe your capacity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, with varying levels of experience and ability, to comply with established procedural requirements. For example, compliance with WHS requirements.
