Role Details

Business Manager

• Leadership Opportunity
• Full-time, two-year fixed-term (five-year re-appointments subject to successful appraisals)
• Professional and welcoming community

About the Opportunity 

Gleeson College is excited to invite applications from suitably qualified professionals for a fixed-term Business Manager, commencing 7 July, 2025 (commencement date can be negotiated). This position will work collaboratively with Principal and Leadership Team, direct reports, families and Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) personnel to enhance the vision and mission of the College in managing all areas of business administration, finance, risk management, property and facility management and development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to manage the ongoing growth and success of Gleeson College as our new Business Manager!

Your Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Leadership
  Collaboration in the development of strategic direction, change and improvement for the College
• Financial Management and General Administration
  Effective and efficient Leadership of the College’s financial services and Business Team
• Asset Management
  Develop and manage information technology, administration and property & maintenance projects with key staff
• Support to the College Board
  Evaluate and report on the operational efficiency of the College systems making recommendations for improvement where appropriate
• One+
  Collaborate with Golden Grove High School and Pedare Christian College on the shared facilities offered by all three schools.

Please refer to the Position Description for more information

Your Skills

• Demonstrated ability to support the Catholic ethos and values of Gleeson College (please visit school website for more details)
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills to communicate and negotiate with a variety of stakeholders and organisations, including the ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding
• Ability to work autonomously, as part of a team and provide team leadership
• Ability to analyse and problem solve with a high attention to detail, sound judgement and excellent decision-making
• Flexibility in approach and can manage competing timelines and tasks, in a timely manner
• Excellent maintenance of records, including accurate and up to date personnel files and records for all staff, keeping all records confidential
• High professional standards and the ability to present a professional image of the College
• Ability to actively participate in personal and professional training.

Your Qualifications & Knowledge

• A bachelor’s degree in business (majoring in accounting or finance), or other relevant degree (desirable)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) (desirable)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) (desirable)

• An understanding and working knowledge of College and Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) and South Australian Commission for Catholic Schools (SACCS) policies and procedures as a Diocesan school (desirable)
• High level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Aptitude for the management of various databases and software packages
  • Demonstrated experience in managing corporate services, with outstanding leadership, management and administrative skills

The successful candidate will be required to undergo our screening process, which includes a Working with Children Check, E-Screen, Applicant Declaration Form and Responding to Risks of Harm Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) certificate. 

Why Us

• A genuine collaborative culture of amazing students, staff, and community, with encouraged participation in many school activities that keep each week new and unique
• Shared purpose in educating the hearts, minds and hands of young generations
• Active staff association with term events and celebrations
• Christmas Leave
• Paid Family Events Leave (up to 2 days paid per school year)
• Paid Parental Leave, in line with the Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreement
• Motor Vehicle, in line with the Catholic Schools Conditions of Employment for Principals & Deputy Principals in SA Catholic diocesan Schools
• Fully maintained mobile phone and laptop for business use
• Generous Salary + Super
• Salary Sacrificing available
• Leave Loading
• Entitled to the flow-on of any salary increases granted to employees appointed to SA Catholic Diocesan Schools through the enterprise bargaining process

About Us  

Gleeson College is a Catholic coeducational, secondary college in the Northeast of Adelaide with an enrolment of approximately 940 students. Our school motto ‘With one heart’ says it all. We are a strong community, united in purpose with an excellent workplace culture and wonderful students. We would love to have you join our staff team. Please visit the Gleeson College website to learn more about our school and staff culture!

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