Tiwi Education Board Inc. is seeking an experienced and highly capable Business Manager to provide strategic financial, business and operational leadership for Tiwi College.
This is a senior leadership position based full-time at the Tiwi Education Board office in Darwin. The Business Manager will work closely with the Tiwi Education Board, Principal and College Executive and will also provide daily mainland-based operational support to Tiwi College, located at Pickertaramoor on Melville Island.
Significant experience working within the education sector is vital for this position. The successful applicant must have a strong understanding of the financial, regulatory, funding, staffing and compliance requirements associated with operating a school. Experience within an independent, remote or Indigenous education setting would be particularly valuable.
The Role:
The Business Manager has significant responsibility for the financial stability, compliance and effective business operations of the College.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the financial and business operations of Tiwi Education Board and Tiwi College.
- Preparing and managing annual budgets, cash-flow forecasts and long-term financial plans.
- Managing accounting processes, audits, financial returns, payroll and purchasing.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant education funding requirements, legislation, accounting standards and reporting obligations.
- Providing accurate and timely financial and operational advice to the Board and Principal.
- Preparing financial reports and documentation for Board and Finance Committee meetings.
- Managing and overseeing contracts, licences, agreements and College records.
- Supporting employment contracts, salary conditions and relevant industrial and Enterprise Agreement requirements.
- Providing daily mainland-based operational support to the Principal and College leadership team.
- Coordinating Darwin-based suppliers, contractors, purchasing, logistics and services required for the operation of the remote College.
- Supporting grant applications, acquittals, government reporting and funding submissions.
- Overseeing and supporting major building, infrastructure and capital projects.
- Supporting the management of ICT, property, facilities and administrative systems.
- Developing and continuously improving financial, administrative and operational systems.
- Working closely with external accountants, auditors, government agencies, funding bodies and professional advisers.
- Travelling to Tiwi College on Melville Island when required.
The Business Manager is a key member of the College's senior leadership structure and is expected to contribute to the broader strategic direction and development of Tiwi College.
About You:
We are seeking an experienced Business Manager who understands that effective school business management is about more than accounting. The role requires someone who understands how finance, funding, staffing, compliance and operations work together to support student learning and the effective operation of a school.
Demonstrated experience in the education sector is essential and will be a key requirement in the selection process.
- Substantial business or financial management experience within the education sector.
- Strong knowledge of school budgeting, funding, financial reporting and compliance.
- Appropriate qualifications and/or extensive experience in accounting, finance, business management or a related field.
- Experience preparing and managing complex organisational budgets.
- Knowledge of payroll, employment conditions and school-based industrial arrangements.
- Experience with government funding, grants, reporting and acquittal requirements.
- Strong understanding of audit, governance and financial accountability.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly to the operational needs of a remote school.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a Board, Principal, staff, government agencies and external stakeholders.
- High levels of integrity, confidentiality and professional judgement.
- A genuine commitment to supporting improved educational outcomes for Tiwi young people.
- Experience in independent schooling, remote education, Indigenous education and/or boarding school operations will be highly regarded.
Location and Employment
This is a full-time position based at the Tiwi Education Board office in Darwin.
While Darwin based, the Business Manager will be closely connected to the day-to-day operation of Tiwi College and will provide a critical mainland support function for the College. Regular communication with the Principal and College leadership team will be essential, with travel to Pickertaramoor as required.
The position provides six weeks annual leave, with an attractive senior management remuneration package to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
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