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Business Manager 2 - Full Time - Ongoing - Gulyangarri Public School

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Location
Sydney Region
Source
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The NSW Department of Education serves the community by leading the provision of world-class education. The Department protects young children by regulating preschool and long day care providers. Once children move into school, we provide them with a world-class primary and secondary education. We also work to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
About the Role

The Business Manager 2 works with the school principal and school executive and is responsible for the efficient management of the school’s business functions including administration, asset management, procurement, finance and work health and safety.

May be required to supervise and lead the school administrative team and supervise non-teaching staff. The role may lead or manage projects or business functions in collaboration with other school staff and additionally may be required to manage the work of contractors from time to time

Essential Requirements
  • Working with Children Check Clearance
  • Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education and Training policy.
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  1. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and work effectively as part of a team.
  2. Demonstrated ability to undertake and manage financial and accounting functions including the use of computerised financial /administrative systems.
  3. Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
  4. Ability to interact with school staff, students and members of the school community.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages), in either Word or PDF format, that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Statement of Duties.It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.

If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter.

Note: It is a requirement that all applicants submit their applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694

Describe how you manage assets, facilities and infrastructure with consideration of work health and safety to ensure DoE policy and legislative compliance?

Describe how you have used your strategic planning and organisational skills to improve business systems and achieve positive outcomes aligned with school priorities?