<p>Position: Business Manager</p><p>Organisational Relationship: Principal</p><p>Employment Basis:  Full time 5-year contract, 6-month probation period will apply, commencement is from the 24th of March, 2025 or as mutually agreed</p><p>Location: Pakenham, VIC 3810</p><p>Remuneration: An attractive salary package commensurate with the role and reflecting the skills and experience will be negotiated by Lutheran Education VIC, NSW and TAS guidelines</p><p>Lakeside College is an Independent Co-education Prep to Year 12 Christian College in the Lutheran Tradition. The College is currently seeking a suitably experienced person to join our Executive Leadership team as the College Business Manager.  </p><p>The Business Manager serves the Lakeside College community by leading the community in financial sustainability and resource stewardship. In doing so, they encourage all in the community to learn, care and achieve, to bring glory to God and serve the world in love.</p><p>The Business Manager should at all times exemplify the College’s values: love, service, compassion and excellence.</p><p>As a trusted member of the executive team, you will report directly to the College Principal. You will be responsible for leading the business and finance functions of the College, ensuring the College has the resources and infrastructure to deliver a contemporary education of the highest standard.</p><p>The role requires the ability to respond to tight deadlines in financial and management reporting, annual audits, budget preparations and forecasting activities, monthly accounting requirements and systems development.</p><p>Our fast-paced and supportive environment will offer you the benefits of a competitive salary, friendly team, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for training and development. This is a role that will deliver great rewards to the successful applicant who has a positive attitude and a future orientated mind set. </p><p>Applicants are to address the key criteria below.</p><p> <u>Key Selection Criteria</u></p><ul><li>   A proven ability to plan, develop and execute business development strategies</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team</li><li>Experience in risk analysis and WHS</li><li>An understanding of Employment Contracts, Awards and legislation relating to schools</li><li>Experience in Project Management</li><li>Excellent communication, listening and IT skills</li><li>A degree in Finance/Business or a related field</li><li>An active Christian faith and a willingness to uphold the ethos of the Lutheran Church of Australia</li><li>Experience working in educational institutions (preferably a member of ASBA)</li><li>Good communication skills, verbal and written</li><li>Thorough understanding of accounting and bookkeeping procedures</li><li>Strong business acumen and the ability to negotiate business outcomes for the College</li><li>A high degree of competence in organisational matters related to supervising building projects and related activities</li><li>A high level of proficiency in Information Technology including Microsoft Excel</li><li>Awareness of contemporary issues and practices in financial administration, particularly in the context of management of a non-government school</li><li>Understanding of Church, State and Commonwealth requirements for the financial management of a non-government school</li><li>A current working with children’s check or ability to gain one</li></ul><p> <u>Desirable</u></p><ul><li>Minimum four years of previous experience in a school environment (or similar</li><li>Experience using TASS and CompliSpace</li></ul><p><u>Application process</u></p><ul><li>To apply for this position applicants must submit an application containing:<ul><li>A resume of no more than two pages</li><li>A statement addressing the selection criteria of no more than three pages</li><li>Three referee contacts, one of which must be able to speak to the applicant’s Christian faith</li><li>Applications <u>must</u> be submitted electronically to recruitment&#64;lakeside.vic.edu.au</li><li>Applications close Friday 13th of December, 2024</li></ul></li></ul><p> <u>Questions</u></p><p>To obtain a full position description, please contact the EA to the Principal, Mrs, Nina Matar at <a href="mailto:nina.matar&#64;lakeside.vic.edu.au" rel="nofollow"><u>nina.matar&#64;lakeside.vic.edu.au</u></a>. Any questions about the role may be addressed by the College Principal.</p><p> Mr. Robert Tassoni</p><p>Principal, Lakeside College</p><p>Phone:<u> 03 5941 7544</u></p><p>Email: principal&#64;lakeside.vic.edu.au</p><p> </p><p>Applicants seeking details regarding the depth of business and financial acumen and skills required by the role may contact:</p><p>Mr David Hausler</p><p>Director, Business Services, Lutheran Education Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania</p><p>Phone:<u> 03 9236 1261</u></p><p>Mobile:<u> 0410 525 119</u></p><p>Email: David.Hausler&#64;levnt.edu.au</p><p><i>Lakeside College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to keeping all children safe from harm. The College complies with all relevant child protection laws and regulations to maintain a child-safe culture. All applicants are to be aware that the College carries out appropriate checks to ensure candidates are suitable for working in a safe school environment.</i></p>