Strategic School Finance & Operations Leader

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascot Vale Heights School in Melbourne's northern suburbs is seeking a Senior Business Manager to provide strategic leadership across financial, HR and operational functions.

The successful candidate will lead the administration and operational workforce, deliver high-quality advice to the Principal and Leadership Team, and drive organisational improvement, governance and compliance while ensuring effective service delivery.

Qualifications

• SC1: Strategic leadership across school administration, finance and operations.
• SC2: High-level knowledge of budgets, financial statements, grants and controls.
• SC3: HR, governance, procurement, contracts and facilities in a complex org.
• SC4: Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• SC5: Effective written and verbal communication with leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the school's administration and operational workforce.
• Provide high-quality financial, HR and operational advice to the Principal.
• Oversee budgeting, procurement, contracts and resource management.
• Ensure compliant, efficient and effective school services.
• Report to senior management with timely financial and workforce information.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

HR & workforce management

Governance & risk management

Procurement & contracts

Job description

Ascot Vale Heights School in Melbourne's northern suburbs is seeking a Senior Business Manager to provide strategic leadership across financial, HR and operational functions.

The successful candidate will lead the administration and operational workforce, deliver high-quality advice to the Principal and Leadership Team, and drive organisational improvement, governance and compliance while ensuring effective service delivery.