Business Manager 2 – Full Time – Ongoing ACIP - Camden High School

Position Information

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 The Business Manager 2 reports to the principal or delegate, and 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
Essential Requirements

• Working with Children Check Clearance
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education and Training policy.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and work effectively as part of a team.

• Demonstrated ability to undertake and manage financial and accounting functions including the use of computerised financial /administrative systems.

• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to interact with school staff, students and members of the school community.

Conditions

This is an ACIP (Above Centrally Identified Position) permanent non-teaching position established through school funds. The successful candidate’s continued appointment to this position will be subject to the continuity of this funding, the ongoing requirement for the role and the educational needs of the school. Should the funding or the requirement for the position cease, the officer will receive priority consideration for placement at an alternative location. When accepting the position, the successful applicant will be indicating their acceptance of the terms and conditions attached to this appointment.

Special Notes

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 ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

Additional Information Camden High School is a fully comprehensive coeducational high school that caters to approximately 930 students, including 7 supported education classes for students with identified learning needs. Our school has strong ties to the local community and is highly regarded for the broad range of opportunities and social experiences offered to the students. We pride ourselves on our ability to support students in their transition into post school pathways through. traineeships, employment and tertiary education options. We offer extensive opportunities for student to pursue vocational education pathways through the Macarthur Trade Training Centre arrangement. In Years 7 and 8, we offer an academically selective class, which provides scope to extend these students in their educational abilities as well as a fully supervised HSC Hub to support senior students striving for academic excellence in their Higher School Certificate exams. Camden High School has a strong sporting culture, especially through the sporting exchange program with Cowra High School, which has been running for over 50 years. We also encourage students to pursue agricultural, technological, creative arts and performing arts experiences at school. School priorities include wellbeing, literacy, numeracy, Aboriginal education and high performance and gifted education For further information on the school, refer to the Camden High School website: camden-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
How to Apply

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.

Targeted Question 1

The role of a Business Manager is demanding and diverse. How do you manage multiple demands on your time ?

Targeted Question 2

What experience have you had in monitoring expenditure against a budget, including value for money in planning decisions ?