Deputy Business Manager - Room for Advancement

The Opportunity

The Deputy Business Manager role has at its core management of the College finances; therefore the Deputy Business Manager is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial information in the general ledger and ensuring that month end procedures are completed within required timeframes.  The role also provides support to the Business Manager in all Capital Projects and integration with the Essential Services Business Departments, ie. IT, Property, CED, HR and College Trading Operations ie. Grace Swimming, Grace Academy, Bus Transport and Tuckshops). The forementioned responsibilities are by delegation from the Business Manager. 

Accountabilities

• Adhere to Grace Lutheran College Finance Policies and Procedures.
• Develop and maintain financial systems that comply with all relevant economic rules and regulations.
• Plan, direct, and control accounting and financial operations.
• Remain up to date with current financing arrangements for the College (bank loans, operating leases and finance leases).
• Co-sign financial institution transactions.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Account Receivable and Finance Officer positions.
• Track capital purchases from budget to purchase order, actual purchase and completion of capital item, through to updating the asset register.
• Maintain school fixed asset register ensuring that work in progress, additions and disposals are correctly recorded.
• Month end (and ad-hoc) reporting for Lutheran Education Qld and Grace Lutheran College Council Finance Committee including variance analysis and related commentary.
• The Deputy Business Manager may undertake the acting role of the Business Manager from time to time.

Position:  Fixed Term Contract - 12 months (with possibility of extension).

Commencement Date:  as soon as possible

About you

This position would suit someone with commitment to the ethos, Christian values, and teachings of the College. The suitable candidate will also have:

• Bachelor of Accounting, Business, Commerce or equivalent tertiary study
• Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Knowledge and prior use of the College Administration package (TASS) would be an advantage.
• Working with Children accreditation (Blue Card) or ability to obtain this accreditation.
• Demonstrated capacity for self-management, collaborative decision-making, being a member of a large team, and the ability to accept, promote and manage change.
• Proven ability to work unsupervised, meet deadlines, set priorities, be well organised and able to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated good level of communication and interpersonal skills when relating to staff, students, and the wider College Community.

About us

A one College, two campus community-based, co-educational secondary school, led by a dedicated team of innovators and life-long learners striving to support each colleague and student achieve their best.

Employees of Grace have the following benefits available:

• Ongoing professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Sacrificing Superannuation
• Salary Packaging

How to apply

Please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’. Include your up-to-date resume and contact details of two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor, if possible), and a maximum two-page written response outlining your suitability for the role with reference to the position description on our website https://www.glc.qld.edu.au/. We reserve the right to select a suitable candidate prior to the closing date.

Address application to:

The Business Manager

Grace Lutheran College

Enquiries to: [email protected]

Direct application: [email protected]    

Closing Date:   Friday, 14 June 2024 5.00 pm COB * Interviews will commence for suitable applicants prior to this date.