Business Manager

**Position Description: Business Manager**

**Location**:Marist Centre Brisbane, Ashgrove

**Status**: Part time 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours)

**Reports to**: Chief Executive Officer

**Australian Marist Solidarity**

Australian Marist Solidarity (AMS) envisions a world where young people have hope and the opportunity to access education. AMS believes that education is the best catalyst for positive change and partners with communities in the Asia-Pacific region to facilitate access to education for young people in need. AMS’ vision is a world where young people have hope and the opportunity to access education.

AMS is an international development agency founded by the Marist Brothers Province of Australia and is a vehicle for expressing the solidarity of Marist Schools and the broader Marist community in Australia with our neighbours. AMS works through partnership with local communities in 18 countries across Asia and the Pacific to help young people reach their brightest potential.

**About the Role**

The Business Manager role is responsible for managing the business functions of the small but busy AMS team. This involves the development of an operational plan to assist the staff team in implementation of the AMS Strategic Plan, development of risk management tools and oversight, management of budget and audit development, management of the policy and procedure register and development and management of the compliance requirements for AMS accreditation. The position will support the AMS Board’s Finance, Audit and Risk Sub Committee and provide advice for the CEO and AMS Board. As a small and evolving team, it is important that all staff are flexible in relation to their organisational function. This may include changes to aspects of the role over time, including taking on reasonable additional responsibilities as required.

**Selection Criteria**
- Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience_
- 5 years’ experience working in a similar or related role.
- Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Proven management experience including: the interpretation of financial reports and concepts; knowledge of computer accounting systems and commercial business practices; use of technology; and experience in the management, direction and development of finance, business and/or operational resources and staff.
- Competence in contract development, supervision and negotiation.
- Proven ability to lead, consult, delegate, analyse and plan in the international development or commercial sector.
- The ability to deal appropriately with industrial and regulatory compliance issues.
- Advanced computer skills and comfort working in a digital environment, including the Microsoft office suite
- A passion for making a contribution to the world and those who are less fortunate
- Desirable Skills and Experience_
- Tertiary qualifications in business, financial management, law or similar.
- Familiarity/experience managing accreditation processes and compliance.
- Familiarity with core concepts around international development.
- Key competencies_
- An understanding of and commitment to working within the catholic ethos and in the spirit of the Marist charism
- Excellent organisation, time management and multi-tasking skills
- Demonstrated high level of attention to detail, quality and accuracy
- Ability to act confidentially and with integrity and discretion
- Ability to learn quickly, exercise initiative and work to deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team

**Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities**
- **Financial control and discipline**_

With the Finance Officer, ensure all financial control disciplines and procedures over budgeting, reporting and capital expenditure are established, maintained and reviewed in accordance with the audit standards required of both internal and external stakeholders, auditors and regulators.

With the Finance Officer, ensure continuous improvement and development of AMS’ financial operations.

Maintain regular contact with AMS’ bankers, legal advisers, investment managers and auditors for the purpose of effectively managing the organisation’s financial position.

Oversee operations relating to payroll, superannuation, workers compensation and staff entitlements.

Provide support and advice, where appropriate, to the CEO and Board in regard to financial management and reporting.
- **Contract development and supervision**_

Provide leadership and supervision of all service, supplier, procurement, building and operational contracts which meet the expected standards of quality, economy and appropriateness to AMS’ needs and all relevant legal and compliance requirements.

Formulate policies and procedures governing relations with contractors, suppliers, donors, partners and staff.
- **Asset management**_

1. Secure and protect AMS’ assets through clear and discipli