Business Manager

Business Manager

Position Type

School Operations

Commence Date

ASAP

Employment Status

Permanent / Ongoing

FTE / Hours per week

30 hours per week / 43 weeks per year

Subject(s) / Grade

Grade 6

Role Details

We have an exciting opportunity to join St Thomas School and Preschool as Business Manager. As a valued member of the Administration Team, The Business Manager will work collaboratively with the Principal (or delegate) and other school leaders to manage the operational support and financial functions of the school. The position provides day-to-day oversight of the finance, administration, WHS, grounds & maintenance, ICT, and catering functions.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Provide financial advice, reports, and planning support to school leadership.
• Lead financial systems, budgets, and compliance processes.
• Manage and lead accounts payable / receivable, reconciliations, BAS, GST & FBT returns.
• Manage payroll functions, salary packaging, and entitlements.
• Prepare annual financial statements and support external audits.
• Administer school fees, payment plans, and debt collection.
• Support government funding submissions and grant administration
• Oversee the maintenance of buildings, grounds and facilities, and participate in major projects.

The successful candidate will bring well-rounded experience in financial management, ideally within an educational environment, together with an understanding of financial legislation, taxation, and payroll processes. You will also be comfortable planning and delivering complex financial functions and applying your expertise to support both day-to-day operations and broader strategic goals.

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