AddressST LUKE’S ANGLICAN SCHOOL
BUSINESS MANAGER
C A N D I D A T E I N F O R M A T I O N
I N V I TAT I O N FR O M T H E AC T I N G PR I N CI PA L
On behalf of our School Council, Principal and the Executive Team here at St The successful candidate will have proven leadership skills, an alignment with the
Luke’s Anglican School, I invite applications for the position of Business Manager. values, Anglican ethos and culture of our School, and a commitment to ensuring
The School is seeking a dynamic and talented leader who possesses exceptional we provide the very best service to those in our community.
interpersonal skills and a passion for organisational management to contribute to
the future of our School. I hope you enjoy reading more about the School in this information pack, and
encourage you to consider joining our dynamic organisation.
The Business Manager will combine sound fi nancial management with strategic
leadership, and will be responsible for the fi nancial and commercial operations of
the School in order to deliver educational services to students and their families.
St Luke's Anglican School has an excellent reputation in Queensland for providing Mr Matthew Hughes - Acting Principal
a broad high quality education, with a particular focus on academic excellence
and opportunities to participate in sports, cultural pursuits and service to the wider
community. Included in the Schools' mission is the desire to help sutdents be the
best they can be, and realise in themselves a clear understanding of their place in
God's world.
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A B O U T S T LU K E' S A N G L I C A N S C H O O L
St Luke’s Anglican School opened it doors on 1 February 1994, with 54 students SENIOR SCHOOL CATERS FOR STUDENTS YEARS 10 TO 12
in Years 8 and 9. It is a co-educational day school. Currently the enrolment is 930
students from Prep to Year 12. Additionally, the School operates an Early Learning Years 10 to 12 are triple-streamed.
Centre, catering for 168 children. It has a very well presented campus on 32.5
hectares enabling students to complete all their schooling on the one campus. The School has a very strong reputation of providing a safe, caring environment
with a strong academic focus and a broad and well-developed co-curricular
The School is divided into three sub-schools: program.
PRIMARY SCHOOL FROM PREPARATORY TO YEAR 6
Prep and Years 1-6 are double or triple-streamed from Preparatory through to Year
6.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CATERS FOR STUDENTS YEARS 7 TO 9
Years 7 to 9 are triple-streamed.
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T H E S T LU K E’ S WAY H I S TO RY | T R A D I T I O N
At St Luke’s we expect our students to uphold the School Motto of Faith The shield of the school is divided into quarters, two diagonally opposite quarters
Performance Honour. contain the school colours of blue and green, with the remaining quarters containing
a mitre and a set of scales. The mitre signifi es the episcopal nature of the Anglican
FAITH Church and the relationship of the school to the Anglican Church Southern
Queensland, while the scales symbolise St Luke as a man of medicine and also
Serve God; respect yourself and others, be tolerant and be socially responsible. represent the signifi cance of justice and truth as part of the philosophy of the school.
PERFORMANCE Students are allocated to a pastoral care and sports house upon arrival at the
school. The student will remain in that house during their schooling at St Luke’s.
Set your goals; be organised, become involved, show commitment and do your best. Children of the one family will normally be placed in the same house. There are four
houses at St Luke’s:
HONOUR
BROWNING - YELLOW
Show pride in your presentation; have pride in your work and be proud of your
school. Bishop George Browning was consecrated as a bishop on 21 September 1985 and
served as a Bishop of the Northern Region in the Diocese of Brisbane until 1992.
SPIRITUAL FOCUS He was a key fi gure in support of the establishment of the school in 1994.
The Anglican traditions and ethos are central to our identity. Our full-time Chaplain HOOG - BLUE
works with the Principal, staff , students, the local Parishes and the wider community
to ensure that the Christian principles are lived and modelled in the daily life of the The Reverend John Hoog was Rector of the Bundaberg Anglican Parish (Christ
School and by each student. Church) in the 1980s and he was an integral part of the initial planning of an
Anglican school in the city.
MORRIS - GREEN
The Reverend William Morris was the fi rst Rector of the Anglican Parish of
Bundaberg (Christ Church). He served his community from 1887 to 1899.
NOBLE - RED
The Right Reverend John Noble was Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of North
Queensland since 1993 until his death. He was instrumental in his support of the
school’s development. Bishop John Noble unveiled the school’s foundation stone on
30 October 1993.
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LO C AT I O N
St Luke’s Anglican School is located 6 kilometres from the Bundaberg
Central Business District and is 10 minutes away from the coastal growth
corridor centred on Bargara, Innes Park and Coral Cove.
Bundaberg is a four-hour drive north of Brisbane. Flying time to Brisbane is
approximately 50 minutes, and several services operate daily. If train travel
is more your style, the Tilt Train, Australia’s fastest train, takes only four
hours to get you to Brisbane or will take you north all the way to Cairns.
Our close proximity to natural wonders such as the Great Barrier Reef and
Fraser Island along with wonderful beaches, national parks, boating and
fi shing experiences make Bundaberg a prime place to live.
There are plenty of attractions, both natural and man-made situated
through our region. Combine this with being situated so close to the coast
and the option of heading inland into the North Burnett. Bundaberg has
over 500 hectares of parkland and the City celebrates several festivals
each year, such as the upcoming Milbi Festival. There are historical
museums (including the Hinkler Hall of Aviation) situated in the Botanic
Gardens Complex. Guided tours are available of the Bundaberg Rum
Bondstore or a self-guided interactive tour of the Bundaberg Ginger Beer
Barrel. Turtle-watching in season plus many other activities add highlights
to our wonderful region.
With established export markets in horticulture, seafood, livestock, food
and agri-processing, sugar cane, aviation and education, the area has
abundant investment and employment opportunities for the discerning
entrepreneur.
We boast the best climate in Australia with an average maximum
temperature of 26.6°C and an average minimum temperature of 16.3°C.
The links below will give you more information about Bundaberg and the
surrounding area.
Bundaberg City Council Tourism Site (www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/tourism/)
Bundaberg Regional Information (www.bundabergregion.info/)
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G OV ER NA N CE
St Luke’s Anglican School is a school of the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane operated
on land owned by the Diocese. As such, the control and management of the school is
vested in Synod (and the Archbishop-in-Council) but discharged through the School
Council as the delegate of Synod.
The School is a member of the Anglican Schools Commission (Corporation); a body
established by the Synod and ascribes to the Anglican Ethos Statement developed by
the Commission, available at https://www.ascqld.org/anglican-schools-commission/
ethos-in-anglican-schools. As such, it is a ministry of the Anglican Church operated
by the Corporation and is not to be taken to be an association independent of the
Corporation.
The School Council is responsible for the development and determination of school
policy and strategy in alignment with the standards and protocols defi ned by the
Anglican Schools Commission and Diocesan Council. The School Council has two
sub-committees to advise on development and strategy. They are the Finance and
Organisation Committee and the Christian Formation Committee.
The Principal and the Business Manager are members of School Council having a
deliberative seat without voting rights.
The Charter for St Luke’s Anglican School is framed in accordance with the
Constitution and Canons of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Brisbane and in
particular the Schools Regulation Canon and the Diocesan Governance Canon. The
school’s Charter both adopts, and is to be construed subject to the Canons.
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O U R PEO PL E CHILD PROTECTION STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
Anglican Schools and Education & Care Services are committed to providing
environments where children and young people receive the highest standard of
Leading the School is our Executive Leadership Team including the Principal, Head care, where their rights are supported, and they have opportunity to thrive and
of Senior School, Head of Middle School, Head of Primary School and the Business be fruitful. Such environments nurture and safeguard the intelligence, dignity,
Manager. safety and wellbeing of each child or young person, by placing them at the centre of thought, values and actions.
Our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) includes the Executive Team plus the Chaplain,
Director of ICT, Director of Operations and the Registrar. As refl ected in our Ethos, our vocation is education, driven by a vision of humanity, shaped by the image of God made visible in Jesus, present in every
The School employs 150 full-time, part-time and casual staff , covering all school human being.
functions including academic, co-curricular, administration and support services. • Every child: made in the image and likeness of God.
Professional development and wellbeing of the staff are both important to the
culture of the School. Staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in • Every child: loveable and loved, unique and unrepeatable.
Professional Development. • Outstanding education for the fl ourishing of people and the good of
community.
BENEFITS AND CULTURE
St Luke’s Anglican School off ers the opportunity to work with exceptional educators, Our faith is lived. We are hospitable and welcoming communities, who embody
dedicated and passionate about enabling and empowering students to be the best compassion, kindness, fairness, justice and love, and where exceptional
they can be. pastoral care is practiced.
You will experience an innovative and creative teaching and learning culture, Working and serving the best interests of children and young people is in
supported by your colleagues and the Executive Leadership Team and a everone's best interest. This is achieved through sustaining living and learning
commitment to your professional development. environments that are safe, supportive and stimulating. Specifi cally, we:
Our staff enjoy a highly competitive remuneration package, discounts on school fees • place emphasis on genuine engagement with children and young people;
for children, park like grounds, modern facilities, free before and after school care • create conditions that reduce the likelihood of harm to children and young
during term time and a gymnasium. people;
The role of Business Manager attracts 4 weeks annual leave. Additional leave can • create conditions that increase the likelihood of identifying harm where it
be negotiated as part of our fl exible working arrangements policy. exists; and
- respond swiftly and appropriately to any concerns, disclosures, allegations
This commitment is sought to be consistently refl ected through the decisions
and behaviour of all persons within the School of Service, who are guided by
eff ective governance, policies, tools and processes. This fosters a child safe
culture, where acting in children and young people's best interests is at the
heart of what we do.
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R O L E O F T H E B USI N E SS M A N AG ER H OW TO A PPLY
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA In order to be considered for the role, candidates must submit:
Organisation and Finance Management
- A curriculum vitae that includes:
a medium to large organisation with responsibility for, or signifi cant exposure to: • Full name and contact details
- Operations and resource management
• Budgeting and planning • Positions held, scope of responsibilities and key achievements
• Monitoring of fi nancial processes and reporting against established metrics • Details of formal education and other training qualifi cations, including evidence
of academic qualifi cations
- Development of forecasts and models to assist with long term planning
- Government returns
- A candidate statement, no more than four pages, outlining their interest in the
culture, including: • Full contact details of three referees who they feel will be able to attest to their credibility and suitability for the role.
- The ability to inspire and motivate direct reports and other staff
- An indication of the date they would be available to commence in the role.
- Experience in people management, including leadership of eff ective appraisal processes
- Demonstrated involvement in capacity building of staff through mentoring, coaching and The appointment of the Business Manager will be made by the School Council, in
- Exemplary interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with school aptitude and psychometric testing prior to appointment.
Strategic leadership Applications should be addressed to Mr Darren Hart, Deputy Chair of School Council and Chair of Finance and Organisation Committee, and be submitted by email to
Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically in a high performing organisation, with bm-recruitment@stlukes.qld.edu.au by 10.00am Monday 24 October 2022.
prior experience in, or capcity for:
- Development of annual operational plans to help realise the objectives of broad strategic
- Designing and implementing initiatives for the achievement of short and long term goals
- Leadership of change management processes.
Stakeholder engagement
Demonstrated ability to foster networks, connections and key relationships with all school
stakeholders, industry groups, relevant local government departments and the wider
business community, in order to advance the interests of the School.
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B usiness Manager
P osition Summary
The Business Manager is responsible to both the Principal and the School Council for the financial and
commercial operations of the School as defined by the Principal in consultation with the School Council in order
to deliver educational services to students and their families. The position is accountable for the full range of
accounting and financial services, facilities, grounds and commercial operations and administration of the
S chool. The Business Manager is a member of School Council having a deliberative seat without voting rights.
The Business Manager is responsible to the Principal for the efficient operation of the School in the following
broad areas;
- Strategic Planning and Master Planning
- F inancial management
- Facilities Management
- Information Technology management.
- Public relations, marketing and enrolments.
- C ompliance and Risk Management
- P eople management and
- G eneral responsibilities
In fulfilling these responsibilities, the Business Manager is responsible for and assisted by the personnel
engaged by the Principal for that purpose.
Key Responsibilities
The Business Manager will be expected to:
- Develop the financial projections necessary for future operation and planning
- M anage the development of the School Master P lan and d evelop a nd monitor a s chedule for its
- U ndertake special projects as directed by the Principal from time to time
2 . Financial Management Plan and m anage the financial operations of t he School, according to best practice i n strategic
- Provide d etailed strategic financial a dvice a nd computer m odelled scenarios to the Principal, the
- O versee t he f ull r ange of accounting a nd financial practices of the School such as funding, billing,
payroll, taxation, approval of spending, m anaging cash flow and projections a nd the day to day
financial operations of the School
- E nsure that all financial policy m etrics in relation t o debt levels, capital investment a nd liquidity are
- Design, implement and supervise e fficient a nd effective management systems and controls f or a ll
- C onduct financial p lanning and management of b udget parameters that e nable the achievement o f
- Prepare, review and oversee annual b udgets to support operational and s trategic p lans for t he
- Maintain close monitoring of financial m anagement issues with senior staff, p articularly i n the
- M anage the preparation and timely submission of all requests for financial assistance from all grant
Authority Limited
- Provide leadership and oversight of the School’s commercial operations including but not limited to
- Supervise the school fee accounts and debt collection
- Oversee preparation of all financial and statistical r eturns required by both State and Commonwealth
Governments and other regulatory bodies together with other returns including the census returns,
annual financial statements
3. Facilities Management C onduct all n egotiations w ith external bodies relevant to Facilities including architects, consultants
- Develop and oversee the implementation schedule of the School Master Plan
- Develop, oversee and manage all aspect of facilities construction and maintenance
- Ensure all School assets and facilities are adequately insured.
- Monitor and actively promote healthy relationships between the School and external business
- In collaboration with the Director of Property Services:
- Oversee the development of an effective, regular maintenance program which is i mplemented
- Oversee management of external contractors to the School
- Oversee the external hire of all School facilities where applicable
- Oversee contract management in relation to all external contractors on site
- Oversee the development and maintenance of an asset register
- Oversee the implementation of appropriate security provisions
4 . Information Technology Oversee the development, review and implementation of the information technology strategic plan in
- In consultation with the Director of ICT, ensure ongoing definition, management and implementation
- Maintaining awareness of current information technology trends and advising on their
- Providing reports to review and monitor progress;
- Reviewing and recommending changes to the information technology network, computer
resources, support and procedures so as to further develop the information technology strategic
plan as appropriate.
- Appropriate resourcing for the information technology strategic plan.
5. Public Relations, Marketing and Enrolments Oversee public relations/marketing staff to promote the School’s reputation as a dynamic school of
- Oversee the development and implementation of strategic marketing plans in conjunction with key
- Oversee and provide guidance on efficient domestic and international enrolment processes.
6. Compliance and Risk Management Maintain close liaison and develop effective relationships with the relevant staff of the Anglican
Diocese of Brisbane and the Anglican S chools Commission e nsuring timely reporting and
compliance with all necessary ASC and Diocese responsibilities
- Act as a member of t he Finance and Organisation Committee, o versee the School’s Risk
regulatory and statutory requirements and appropriate insurance cover where applicable
- Management o f the School’s Risk Framework and associated policies and procedures including
- Other key accountabilities appropriate to the position as determined b y the Principal and the C hair of
7. People Management Provide strong leadership to and supervision of F inance, Facilities and Information Technology staff
in maintaining high standards of staff conduct and morale, thus ensuring that the work environment
promotes teamwork, cooperation and efficiency
- Meet weekly with the Principal to ensure they are kept up to date in all areas relevant to Finance,
- Meet regularly with the Principal and C hair of Council to ensure they are both fully briefed on all
- Attend School Council meetings, Finance and Organisation Committee meetings, Executive and Senior
- Attend other stakeholder meetings as required by the Principal, some of which will be outside normal
- Actively participate in the life of the school and its operations;
- Actively promote the Anglican Schools Ethos and the Vision and Mission of the School;
- Attend professional network meetings as appropriate
- Other duties as required by the Principal from time to time.
- A degree (or equivalent) qualification in a Business-related discipline (e.g., Finance, Accounting) from a
- Higher degrees or other post-graduate qualifications in one or m ore of the f ollowing disciplines: Business,
Leadership and Management, Governance, Information Technology, M arketing, Communications or
similar from a recognised tertiary institution will be highly regarded
- A proven record of initiative a nd proactivity in b eing able to anticipate possible potential opportunities and
- A capacity to think strategically and demonstrate a macro perspective of the School’s operating
- A capacity to provide timely, h onest and accurate advice that reflects a proactive and critical appraisal of
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to communicate with and relate to a wide
wider community
- Excellent verbal and numeric reasoning skills
- Ability to lead the development of positive stakeholder relationships and a commitment to customer
- Established skills in all facets of financial and resource management, including information technology
- High-level negotiation skills
- Demonstrated capacity to evaluate data and formulate strategic options emanating from the data
- Attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines and coordinate multiple tasks
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure
- Ability to develop, lead, inspire and manage high-performing teams and other staff
- A bility t o actively s upport the m ission of St Luke's Anglican School as part of the Ministry o f the Anglican
- Capacity to establish and maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters
- A professional, confident, affable and diplomatic demeanor
- High standards of personal presentation and grooming
- Take full responsibility for compliance with the school’s W orkplace H ealth a nd Safety policy, s afe work
- Identify any unsafe behaviour, or unsafe or unhealthy conditions, and report these to the Principal.
- A dopt risk management strategies to minimise risk of injury to people and property in the workplace.
- B e responsible f or o wn health and safety and for t he health and safety o f others in t he workplace who
- Co-operate with the Principal or o ther person so f ar as i s necessary to enable compliance w ith any
r equirements u nder the Work Health and S afety A ct 2011 a nd the regulations that are imposed in t he
interests of health, safety and welfare on the Diocese or any other person.
- Be supportive of the Anglican ethos of the school.
- Support the Strategic Plan and the School Improvement Plan.
- Take full responsibility for compliance with the Staff Code of Conduct.
- Take full responsibility for compliance with all school policies and procedures.
- Hold a current Blue Card for child related employment.
- Attend meetings as required by the Principal or appointed delegate.
- Comply with all requirements of Student Protection in Anglican Schools Policy and Procedures.
- Emotional maturity, intelligence, and resilience t o work amicably and c ollaboratively with a broad range
- M aintain a degree of f lexibility in working hours f rom time to time a s required b y the position i ncluding
- All employees recognise and accept t hat t hey may b e required from time to t ime to undertake duties
that are outside their normal role description but within their skills, competency and capability.
Immediate Supervisor
Principal or delegate
Key Relationships
Effective working relationships with the Principal and the Executive Team.
Given the dynamic environment in with the school operates, the Principal may alter the roles and responsibilities
of this position as his discretion in order to most effectively serve the needs of the School.
