<p>St Jakobi is seeking an experienced, strategic and highly organised Business Manager to join our leadership team in Lyndoch, in the beautiful Southern Barossa. St Jakobi is a vibrant Birth to Year 6 Lutheran learning community with a long and proud history of serving families in the region.&nbsp;</p> <p>This is a pivotal leadership role for a capable professional who can lead the school an early year’s finance, operations, administration, compliance and business services while partnering closely with the Principal to support St Jakobi’s mission, sustainability and future growth.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About St Jakobi&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Located at Lyndoch in South Australia’s Southern Barossa, St Jakobi provides education and care from Birth to Year 6 and is known for its warm, community-focused and values-based approach to learning.&nbsp;</p> <p>St Jakobi is part of the Lutheran education system and values strong relationships, quality learning and the development of each child academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Reporting to the Principal, the Business Manager is a key member of the leadership team and a trusted adviser on the school and early year’s financial and operational management.&nbsp;</p> <p>The role leads the effective, efficient and responsible management of business and administrative services to ensure St Jakobi is well-resourced and well-positioned for the future.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key responsibilities include:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Leading budgeting, financial management, forecasting, reporting and audit preparation&nbsp;</li> <li>Overseeing operations, administration, procurement, contracts and resource management&nbsp;</li> <li>Supporting the Principal with strategic planning, governance and business advice&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensuring strong compliance, policy implementation, internal controls and risk management&nbsp;</li> <li>Leading administrative services with a focus on efficiency, service quality and continuous improvement&nbsp;</li> <li>Building strong working relationships with staff, families and the broader St Jakobi community&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>You will be a confident and collaborative leader with strong commercial judgement, excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting a thriving learning community.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>You will bring:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated experience in business management, finance, operations or administration leadership&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong capability in financial oversight, budgeting, reporting and compliance&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience working in education, not-for-profit or community-based organisations will be highly regarded but not essential&nbsp;</li> <li>Well-developed skills in organisation, stakeholder engagement, problem solving and strategic thinking&nbsp;</li> <li>A willingness to contribute positively to a Christian, values-based school environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join St Jakobi?&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Join a respected and welcoming Lutheran learning community with deep local roots&nbsp;</li> <li>Play a meaningful role in the leadership and future direction of St Jakobi&nbsp;</li> <li>Work in the beautiful Barossa region, within a connected and supportive community&nbsp;</li> <li>Contribute to a community that values every child and fosters strong partnerships with families&nbsp;</li> </ul>