Job Description

School Business Manager - Lifestyle move to Northern NSW

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Permanent Full-Time | Senior Leadership Role | Finance & Business Operations

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An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Business Manager to join a well-established educational organisation in Northern NSW.

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Working closely with the Principal and as a key member of the leadership team, you will provide strategic and operational oversight across the organisation's finance, administration, property, risk and broader business operations.

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This is a diverse senior role that would suit an experienced Business Manager, Finance Manager or commercially minded finance professional looking to use their skills in an organisation where their contribution can have a genuine and lasting impact.

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The Role

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With a broad remit across the organisation's non-teaching operations, your responsibilities will include:

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- Lead the financial management, budgeting and reporting functions
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- Oversee financial planning, controls and fee administration
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- Provide timely financial and commercial information to support decision-making
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- Manage property, facilities, assets and procurement
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- Oversee projects and ensure appropriate financial and operational governance
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- Manage risk, WHS, compliance and emergency management requirements
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- Lead, support and develop administration and other support staff
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- Provide oversight across HR, IT, communications and other business functions
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- Work closely with the Principal and leadership team on planning and operational priorities
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- Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and overall business efficiency
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- Ensure appropriate policies, controls and compliance frameworks are maintained
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About You

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You will be an experienced business or finance professional who is comfortable operating across both strategic and hands-on operational responsibilities.

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You'll bring strong commercial judgement together with the interpersonal skills required to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

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Ideally, you will have:

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- Experience in a senior business management, finance management or similar leadership position
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- Strong financial management, budgeting and reporting capability
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- Excellent commercial and analytical skills
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- Experience managing multiple operational functions and competing priorities
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- Strong leadership and people-management capability
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- Sound understanding of governance, risk and compliance
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
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- A high degree of professionalism, integrity and discretion
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- A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement
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Previous experience within education would be advantageous; however, we are equally interested in experienced commercial candidates from outside the education sector who can demonstrate the breadth of skills required for the position.

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The Opportunity

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This is a permanent, full-time position offering the opportunity to become an integral member of the senior leadership team.

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For someone considering a move to Northern NSW, the role offers an attractive combination of senior-level responsibility, lifestyle and the chance to contribute to an organisation with a strong community focus.

📌 School Business Manager - Lifestyle move to Northern NSW (New South Wales)
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