Business Manager

Exciting leadership opportunity
- Expertise and experience in financial management and reporting
- 25 kilometres west of Melbourne

Applications are warmly invited for the position of
**Business Manager **at Thomas Carr College. This is an exciting opportunity for an
**experienced Business Manage**r who is committed to making a significant contribution to the continuing growth and development of Thomas Carr College.

The Business Manager is a significant role within Thomas Carr College. The position requires:

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Financial Management and Reporting
- A purposeful leader, who displays qualities of trust, respect, integrity and confidentiality
- An outstanding communicator who fosters collegiality and building capacity in all stakeholders

**SCHOOL**:
Thomas Carr College began in 1997 with 72 Year 7 students, situated on a temporary site in Tarneit Road. Classes began in portables with donated equipment being the only materials available for the staff and students, however, a great relationship between the staff and students emerged that could only be developed in such a small community. These students went on to complete the College’s first VCE classes in 2002.

It is this spirit that has transformed Thomas Carr College from a small school into one of the prominently known Colleges in the western suburbs of Melbourne. There have also been many physical changes that have occurred since our first year. We are now surrounded by state of the art buildings and well thought out gardens and passive recreation areas. We have also been increasing our presence in the international market. We have sister school relationships with several schools across Asia. The College regularly hosts visits from these international schools throughout the school year.

**POSITION OVERVIEW**:
The Business Manager is responsible for the implementation of the College Vision and Mission, College policies and the planning, organisation and efficient running of the College, in particular, to support, advise and assist the work of the Principal in all aspects relevant to business operations of the College.

As an integral part of Thomas Carr College, the Business Manager will oversee and support key staff members while reporting directly to the Principal. They will actively contribute to important discussions and decisions as a member of various committees and attend College Advisory Council meetings. With a focus on smooth operations and overall success, the Business Manager will play a major role in College management, policy formulation, and strategic planning. They will also provide strategic support to the Principal and the College Advisory Council, ensuring the financial viability of the College and the efficiency of its Business, Administration, and Property teams. Embracing the Catholic ethos and mission within the College community will be an integral part of their responsibilities.

**SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES **(abridged - full PD available in Applicant Pack)

**Strategic**
**Leadership**
- Play an active role in the development and implementation of current and future strategies, ensuring that the College makes the best use of resources including consideration of financial implications of planned strategies.
- Promote key strategic objectives to the Administration team ensuring that there is understanding, engagement and participation at all levels of staff.
- Develop, recommend and implement contemporary business management practices, policies and procedures to help mitigate financial mismanagement and risk.

**Financial Management (supported by the Finance Manager)**
- Develop and lead a College connection program with the parish feeder primary schools.
- Participate in the planning of College Sunday Parish Masses, in consultation with the Director of Faith.
- Plan a variety of college experiences (eg. Open day, tours, etc).

**Governance and Risk Management**
- Ensure effective risk management practices including Occupational Health and Safety.
- Develop, implement and review a risk register and associated policies and procedures and risk management strategies.
- Maintain College records to comply with State and Commonwealth government requirements.

**Property Management (supported by the Property Manager)**
- Be responsible to the Principal and the College Advisory Council for the oversight, co-ordination and reporting of all Capital Works planning and construction.
- Oversee and direct the work of the College Maintenance team.
- Oversee the maintenance of the College buildings, grounds and assets in conjunction with the Property Manager.

**Staff Leadership and Management**
- Guide, monitor and evaluate staff performance, succession planning, recruitment, induction, professional learning and relevant training for all relevant staff.
- Ensure that legislative and regulatory requirements are met by Finance and Maintenance staff.
- Promote a strong working relationship between