As a Business Manager located in the regional town of Ceduna, you will effectively administer a range of business functions to maintain departmental efficiency. This includes oversight of administrative support, core HR processes, financial management, work health and safety and information technology services. You will also heighten business planning outcomes through strategic and innovative solutions.

Your dedication and managerial competencies will ensure existing practices and systems are improved to elevate service delivery.

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Desirable Qualifications:

- A tertiary qualification in a relevant field to the job criteria.

In this role, you will:

- Oversee business support functions in a timely and efficient manner
- Generate yearly budgets, salary estimates, and monthly expenditure through accurate reporting processes
- Examine financial data to execute strategic planning on operational frameworks and business risks
- Provide effective business solutions and improvement outcomes to maintain high-quality service standards
- Prepare employment contracts, payroll documentation and offer HR advice to office staff.

About you:

- You possess experience in budget allocations and understand government accounting practices




- You exhibit high-level interpersonal skills to manage and liaise with staff at all levels
- You can effectively detect delivery shortcomings to propose sound business solutions
- You have exceptional analytical skills to strengthen current systems and procedures
- You are a phenomenal written and verbal communicator when creating reports and resolving conflict.

Why You’ll Love It Here - DCP Perks That Matter:

At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

- A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact
- Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family
- Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP
- Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits
- Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family
- Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.

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📌 BUSINESS MANAGER (Ceduna)
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📍 Ceduna