St George’s Anglican Grammar School is a school of the Anglican Schools Commission Inc. We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced, dynamic and dedicated professional as our Business Manager. A member of the Senior Executive Team, the Business Manager at St George’s Anglican Grammar School will be proactive, with a ‘can do’ attitude and a ‘hands on’ approach in ensuring the sound financial management of the School.They should be contemporary in their thinking and able to manage an array of competing priorities. The role will require a demonstrated ability to build strong and effective relationships, working both independently and collaboratively. The Business Manager leads the administration team and has responsibility for financial planning, property maintenance, management of resources, capital planning, adherence to occupational health and safety (OHS) audits and a clear understanding of compliance and risk matters within the School. The person appointed will be an experienced commercial or business manager, preferably from a professional background and ideally with relevant experience in a school-based setting. They must be prepared to involve themselves fully in the life of the School. This is a unique opportunity for the right person to make a significant difference in the future of St George’s Anglican Grammar School in the heart of the City of Perth. The Business Manager reports directly to the Principal and is also responsible to the School Council. They would be expected to provide expertise and counsel on all financial and business administration matters.
- SELECTION CRITERIA
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- Tertiary qualifications in Business and Finance and/or Accounting, with CPA/ACA status.
- Demonstrated strong financial acumen with relevant experience in financial and management accounting within a school or business setting.
- A keen understanding of key accounting principles.
- Strategic thinking/planning with advanced conceptual and analytical skills.
- A proven capacity to effectively prepare and manage budgets, interpret data and present meaningful, detailed, accurate and informative reports in a variety of formats.
- Knowledge and use of contemporary accounting software.
- Experience in leading individuals and teams with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent time management.
- A clear understanding of OHS, Compliance and Risk.
- A warm, welcoming, and friendly disposition.
- HOW TO APPLY
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- Covering letter addressing the selection criteria – maximum of two pages.
- Curriculum Vitae – including three referees, one of which must be your current line manager.
- Supporting documentation to include relevant academic transcripts and qualifications.
Please email your application to the Principal, Mrs Tina Campbell via Ms Karen van Rooyen at hr@stgeorges.wa.edu.au Please include all relevant documentation into one PDF document prior to submission. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: MONDAY 2 AUGUST 2021 AT 8.00AM WST.