Business Manager

Estimated start date: Term 2, 2024

Position tenure: Continuing

Weeks worked: Up to 52 weeks per year including school holidays

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary level, range or hourly rate: Business Manager Level 3 - $129,664 to $144,062 per annum + Super (School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

About the role - We are seeking a Business Manager to support the Principal in the business management of the College. In this role, you will provide expertise and implement a wide variety of financial, administrative and management functions.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Strategic management of the College’s financial resources,
• Human resource advice and support,
• Coordination of property and building maintenance activities,
• General asset management; information technology planning and implementation,
• Coordination of workplace health and safety,
• Community relations, College development and management of school support staff, and
• General administration functions.

About you - To be successful in this role you will have:

• Degree level qualification supported by appropriate commercial/educational experience,
• Experience in a supervisory role within finance and/or business administration,
• Current working knowledge and understanding of accounting practices (including taxation), HR management, industrial relations and WHS legislation (especially those related to the education sector),
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the building and construction industry inclusive of current project management,
• Sound understanding and working knowledge of management information systems, and
• Highly developed communication and consultation skills.

A relational leadership style, advanced computer skills, together with superior organisational skills are considered imperative, as is a commitment to and support for the College ethos and Mission. A cover letter addressing the criteria outlined above, should be included with your application.

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

• hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
• be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
• have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.

About the school - Emmaus College is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational ecumenical College which fosters Christian unity through its active partnership with the local Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran and Uniting churches. Currently, the College has a P-12 enrolment of approximately 1570 students.

Emmaus is located on 21 hectares in a quiet bushland setting at 48 East Street, Jimboomba. It has been built to cater for the educational and faith needs of the Jimboomba, Beaudesert and surrounding communities. ’Excellence in learning within a contemporary Christian community’ is the vision that shapes the Emmaus learning community. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Closing date: 14-Apr-2024