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Applications are invited for the position of
BUSINESS MANAGER LAKESIDE COLLEGE
Situated 60km south east of Melbourne in the Cardinia Shire and one of Australia’s fastest urban growth areas Lakeside College is a P-12 College that currently has 350 enrolments. The College is seeking the services of a dynamic and committed Business Manager with the necessary business and financial management expertise and experience also with broader administrative and facilities management suitable for a school environment. The successful applicant for this senior position will have:
• Qualifications and experience in business and financial management
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literacy, including experience with financial software
• Experience with or an understanding of facilities management
• A willingness to support the Christian ethos of the College The Business Manager will be responsible for:
• Overall business and financial operation of the College
• Human resource management of non-teaching staff
• Oversight of property management
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Contributing to Strategic Planning as a member of the College Leadership Team Experience of or an appreciation of the operations and culture of a P-12 College is preferred. An attractive salary is offered and will be negotiated with the successful applicant. Commencement is from the Tuesday, 03 April 2018, or as mutually agreed. A Position Statement and Job Description that outlines the requirements of the role, along with the application process is available on the College website at www.lakeside.vic.edu.au
Applications close COB Monday, 19 February 2018 Please direct enquiries and applications to: Mr Thomas Brennan Principal Lakeside College 2 Portobello Road Pakenham, VIC 3810 Phone: (03) 5941 7544 [email protected]
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Review Date: January 2018
Next Review: January 2021
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Introduction
Mission, Vision and Values
Created by: Principal, Lakeside College
Current version: 1.1
Applicable for: All Lakeside staff
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Core mission The Business Manager serves the Lakeside College community by leading the community in financial sustainability and resource stewardship. In doing so, they encourage all in the community to learn, care and achieve, to bring glory to God and serve the world in love. The Business Manager at all times should exemplify the College’s values: love, justice, compassion, forgiveness, service, courage, humility, hope, quality and appreciation. Key internal connections Reporting directly to
• College Principal Associated relationships
• College Council • Heads of School • Finance Officer • Student Service Officers • Groundskeeper • Teachers • Student Support Officers
Key tasks and expectations The Business Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the business, financial, administrative and facilities management functions of Lakeside College. This includes financial and management reporting and oversight of creditor, debtor, and income billing activities and managing the maintenance and development of the school campus. The Business Manager is responsible to the Principal and is a member of the College leadership team. The following information provides greater detail of the role requirements, responsibilities and accountabilities. 1) Professionalism
a) Demonstrate commitment to the provision of Christian education in the Lutheran tradition and uphold the teachings of the Lutheran Church of Australia;
b) Build and maintain student, colleague and parent relationships in keeping with our Christian ethos; c) Ensure behaviour at all times sets the standard for staff and students; d) Undertake training to meet Lutheran Education Australia accreditation; e) Participate in professional development activities relevant to areas of responsibility; f) Keep abreast of current thinking in education business and financial matters. An appropriate
Professional Learning Network should be maintained; g) Maintain a current Professional Development Plan in collaboration with the Principal; h) Work as part of a team to maintain smooth College operations; i) Attend staff meetings; j) Attend staff devotions and lead staff devotions regularly; k) Attend out of hours events and meetings as required to fulfil the role’s requirements including
College Council meetings; l) Maintain an appropriate standard of dress following College guidelines;
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m) Be punctual at all times out of respect to all in the College community; n) Follow College communication guidelines at all times, including use of email in keeping with
procedures; o) Adhere to all College policies; p) Fulfil duties as set out in this document and as requested by the Principal in the knowledge that
duties left undone may result in greater workload for others. 2) Responsibilities
a) Contribute to the development of and support the implementation of the College’s Strategic Plan; b) Financial planning and the preparation of budgets; c) Keeping informed of the most effective methods of obtaining both Government funding and other
sources of funds including fundraising; d) Controlling income and expenditure; e) Overseeing all bookkeeping and accounting procedures of the College, including ensuring the
adequacy of the accounting software used by the College; f) Overseeing family invoicing and collection of fees, paying suppliers and managing debtors and
creditors g) Arranging the College’s borrowing program in such a way as to best serve the interests of the
College; h) Overseeing the management of insurances; i) Working with Lutheran Education Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania to ensure the most
effective level of Government funding for the College, both as to recurrent expenditure and for capital works;
j) Ensuring the compliance of the College with the PAYG, FBT and GST requirements of the Australian Taxation Office and act as the Public Officer of the College for those purposes;
k) Overseeing the preparation of statutory and government returns; l) Having financial oversight of the management and operation of PTFA activities; m) Advising the Council and the Principal on priorities for property maintenance and new works; n) Supervising the progressive development of the College’s grounds and facilities; o) Ensuring that the asset register is maintained and up to date; p) Developing and implementing a risk management regime for all aspects of operational risk,
including OH&S; q) Managing College emergency management and procedures; r) Supervising non-teaching staff including administration, gardening, maintenance, cleaning, and ICT; s) Oversee the operations of front office; t) Responsibility for writing employment contracts for Teaching and Non-Teaching staff which
includes developing and maintaining a working knowledge of the Enterprise Bargaining Agreements in force within the school and the National Employment Standards;
u) Working in collaboration with the Principal and his/her delegates to understanding the issues relating to ICT in achieving the education and administration goals of the school;
v) Advising on proposed ICT capital purchases and infrastructure; w) Actively participating in relevant bodies, including Lutheran Education VIC, NSW & TAS, Lutheran
Education Business Managers group, Independent Schools Victoria and the Association of School Business Administration Ltd.
Lakeside College
Position: Business Manager Organisational Relationship: Principal Employment Basis: Full time 5-year contract A 6-month probation period will apply
Commencement is from the 3rd of April, 2018 or as mutually agreed
Location: Pakenham, VIC 3810 Remuneration: A salary commensurate with the role and reflecting the
skills and experience will be negotiated in accordance with Lutheran Education VIC, NSW and TAS guidelines
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Lakeside College is an Independent Co-education Prep to Year 12 Christian College in the Lutheran Tradition. The College is currently seeking a suitability experienced person to join our executive leadership team as the College Business Manager. The Business Manager serves the Lakeside College community by leading the community in financial sustainability and resource stewardship. In doing so, they encourage all in the community to learn, care and achieve, to bring glory to God and serve the world in love. The Business Manager should at all times exemplify the College’s values: love, justice, compassion, forgiveness, service, courage, humility, hope, quality and appreciation. Applicants are to address the key criteria below. Key Selection Criteria
• An active Christian faith and a willingness to uphold the ethos of the Lutheran Church of Australia
• Experience working in educational institutions (preferably a member of ASBA)
• Formal business/commerce qualifications at a tertiary level and CPA/CA qualifications
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
POSITION STATEMENT
• Thorough understanding of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Strong business acumen and the ability to negotiate business outcomes for the College
• A high degree of competence in organisational matters related to supervising building projects and related activities
• A high level of proficiency in Information Technology including Microsoft Excel
• Awareness of contemporary issues and practices in financial administration, particularly in the context of management of a non-government school
• Understanding of Church, State and Commonwealth requirements for the financial management of a non-government school
• A current working with children’s check or ability to gain one
Application process
• To apply for this position applicants must submit an application containing: o A resume of no more than two pages o A statement addressing the selection criteria of no more than three pages o Three referee contacts, one of which must be able to speak to the applicant’s
Christian faith
• Applications must be submitted electronically to [email protected]
• Applications close Monday 19th of February, 2018 Questions General questions about the role may be addressed by the College Principal. Mr Thomas Brennen Principal, Lakeside College Phone: 03 5941 7544 Email: [email protected] Applicants seeking detail regarding the depth of business and financial acumen and skills required by the role may contact: Mr Graeme Huf Director, Business Services, Lutheran Education Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania Phone: 03 9236 1261 Mobile: 0419 385 628 Email: [email protected] Job Description
• The Job Description is available online at www.lakeside.vic.edu.au
Lakeside College has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to keeping all children safe from harm. The College complies with all relevant child protection laws and regulations to maintain a child safe culture. All applicants are to be aware that the College carries out appropriate checks to ensure candidates are suitable for working in a safe school environment.
