<p><b>About the role</b></p><p>Reporting to the Principal, the Business Manager supports the delivery of quality learning and teaching within a Catholic school context through effective financial and business management. The role shares responsibility for leadership of the school&#39;s vision, mission and strategic priorities and contributes to the daily life and management of the school. The Business Manager’s main role is supporting the Principal in managing all areas of business administration, finance, risk management, along with resource, property and facility management and development. The ideal applicant has extensive leadership experience and a strong financial and business background.</p><p><b>What we offer</b></p><p>In joining Marist Sisters’ College, you will be joining the Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) system, and be a part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and almost 73,000 students. </p><p>Marist Sisters’ College is recognised for outstanding student achievement, ranking in the top 100 schools for their 2023 HSC results. The College is also known for its energetic participation in the arts, public speaking and a range of sports to representative level; capacity to build positive networks; and their community outreach ventures, both in Australia and overseas.</p><p><b>In addition, we offer:</b></p><ul><li>competitive salary range - $111,001-$139,344 (based on experience) per annum plus superannuation</li><li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li><li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li><li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li><li>flexible working arrangements</li><li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li><li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li></ul><p><b>The successful applicant will perform tasks that include, but not limited to:</b></p><ul><li>responsibility of the day-to-day accounting procedures, financial management and strategic development in an educational setting including accounts payable and receivable, banking procedures and reconciliation, preparation and presentation of monthly reports, asset management, risk management, plan, organise and manage maintenance, building and renovation projects to budget and of high quality budget preparation and management, and financial statements.</li><li>the ability to put in place debt recovery strategies that respect the dignity of families</li><li>highly developed communication and interpersonal skills in order to relate to a variety of audiences</li><li>high order leadership skills, with the ability to build an effective team to achieve the organisation&#39;s goals</li><li>high order organisational, planning and communication skills</li><li>ability to develop effective relationships with key suppliers and contractors</li><li>overseeing Work Health &amp; Safety (WHS) management </li><li>coordination of any repairs and maintenance at the school including gardening, cleaning, and general presentation</li><li>ability to work in a collaborative environment as a member of an executive team and to manage a cohesive support team</li><li>a high work ethic and commitment to excellence</li><li>commitment to Catholic Education, a clear understanding of the vision and mission of Catholic Schools and a willingness to support the faith formation of students.</li></ul><p><b>Your qualifications</b></p><ul><li>an Undergraduate/Postgraduate university qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or Finance</li><li>CA/CPA qualifications.</li></ul><p><b>Application Process</b></p><p>Please click on &#34;Apply for Job&#34; and submit the following documentation, addressed to the Principal: Dr Anne Ireland.</p><ul><li>a cover letter</li><li>an application addressing each of the selection criteria</li><li>a current resume</li><li>referees, including name and contact details</li><li>certified copies of qualifications</li><li>completed <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RYZyR-kqpsLC8oJKekYwFPhGPJmvcMh0/view" rel="nofollow">Employment Application Form for Support Staff </a></li></ul><p><b>Please note candidates may be interviewed and appointed prior to the closing date.</b></p><p><b><i>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</i></b></p><p>Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12ydDkySwo9YX_KsXjFro08t9OXY7S2dZ/view" rel="nofollow">here</a> to access SCS&#39; Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br /></p><p><b><i>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</i></b></p><p><i>This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.</i></p>