Business Manager

**About the Department**:
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

**About Runcorn State High School**:
Runcorn State High School leverages its commitment to High Expectations and Personalised Learning to provide outstanding education to the students in the Runcorn community. Our goal is to know every student and how they learn.
Runcorn State High School is a vibrant learning organisation that challenges our students to become smarter every day through being organised, persistent and responsible for their own learning. With a strong focus on growth mindsets and developing high quality learning experiences, we seek to support students through their intellectual, emotional and social development to adulthood.

**Role**:
As the Business Manager you will interpret and analyse business plans and work alongside the Principal to deliver a range of corporate services. You will manage the timely delivery of organisational executive and administrative support; frequently identify opportunities to adapt processes; supervise the support staff workforce; and encourage an environment in which quality services are delivered by demonstrating best practice, inspiring change and influencing key stakeholders.

**Responsibilities include, but not limited to**:

- Demonstrate autonomy, ensuring business service outcomes are achieved; leading diverse teams; and playing a proactive role in modelling service delivery and expectations within a dynamic school environment.
- Provide support and leadership in the provision of a range of executive and administrative support services
- Lead and manage school support staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to financial planning processes including developing, planning, monitoring and reviewing the annual school budget.
- Provide facilities management and project management (e.g. evaluate new work and renovation projects in collaboration with the Principal; negotiate with external contractors; manage and review the Minor Works, grounds maintenance, and grounds improvement budgets).
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to school administration and finance.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

**How to Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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