Senior Business Operations Manager

**Role Summary:**

A Business Operations Manager role will oversee tasks that impact the entire school. The position seeks to gain cooperation from other staff members or school community members to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, finance, or human resources.

The role will have some degree of latitude in determining how targets and goals are achieved, but direction on these will be provided. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.

Staff management is a key responsibility, with staff management issues to be resolved with minimal reference to senior management. Guidance will be required in more complex cases, with senior management provided with timely reports and advice on matters relating to school finance, human resources, or school administration.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Deliver School Services: Manage the design and production of school publications and documents.
• Finance: Manage and direct the preparation of annual budgets and regular financial statements, contributing to the financial decision-making process of the school. Prepare funding submissions for the leadership team and school council. Direct the accounting processes of the school, ensuring all funds, including school investments, are effectively accounted for according to Treasury regulations. Provide advice to staff on spending against budget in respect to faculties, programs, and other school projects. Administer government grants and other school income. Manage fundraising activities.
• General Administration: Ensure the provision of administrative support functions for the Principal and teaching staff. Provide administrative support to external service providers as required. Manage the processing of student admissions, registrations, enrolments, and transfers. Provide required administrative support for school events, functions, and projects. Implement induction programs for new staff, volunteers, and other workers to the school.
• Human Resources: Research, plan, and prepare development programs for support staff. Manage recruitment procedures. Provide authoritative advice to the leadership team on support structures and work practices. Assist in the development of work practices that ensure appropriate occupational health and safety standards are maintained. Manage procedures relating to employee relations issues. Assist in the development of human resource planning.
• Manage School Resources: Coordinate the use and maintenance of school buildings and equipment. Liaise and negotiate with service providers in respect to the cost and quality of services. Supervise the delivery of contracted services. Manage the development and collection of resource material at the school.
• Support School Council: Draft reports and make recommendations on operational issues. Evaluate and report on the operational efficiency of computer systems in production, making recommendations for improvement where appropriate. Develop techniques and procedures that will affect work practices beyond the workplace. Manage a technical program with a broad scope across the school.

**Requirements:**

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Relevant qualifications: A degree in business administration, finance, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Leadership skills: Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Problem-solving skills: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations and develop effective solutions.
• Organizational skills: High-level organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

**Benefits:**

This role offers a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary: A competitive salary package, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development: Opportunities for professional development, including training and networking opportunities.
• Work-life balance: A healthy work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements and a supportive work environment.

**How to Apply:**

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging role, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position.