Business Manager

• Significant finance leadership position
• Deliver best practice initiatives and culture
• Join a supportive and engaged community

 
The Organisation
Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is an Independent Catholic Girls’ school, firmly grounded in the 400-year-old Mary Ward tradition of education and is acknowledged as one of the foremost Schools in Australia,
Loreto Toorak is highly regarded for its pastoral, social justice, cultural and sporting programs.  With an enrolment of approximately 1,200 girls from Preparatory to Year 12, Loreto Toorak is committed to developing young women who are well educated, well-informed and able to thrive and contribute as responsible global citizens.
Loreto Toorak’s faith-based education supports its vision to form young women who are confident, independent, compassionate and gracious, with character and intellectual formation of the highest calibre.
The Position
Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak seeks to appoint a collaborative and entrepreneurial leader to the position of Business Manager.  As a member of the School Executive Team, the Business Manager will provide high-level advice and support to the Principal, and the School Board and its committees.
Reporting to the Principal, the Business Manager is responsible for fulfilling the role of Company Secretary and leading the financial and commercial operations of the school including; insurance, contract management, information technology, property management and all of the capital assets of the school.  Key areas of focus will include ongoing projects, capital works, quality, risk, compliance, and the further development of systems and processes.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic and operational leader with demonstrated strong financial, risk and governance experience gained within a large independent school or similar environment.  Presenting with a positive outlook and exemplary relationship and team building skills, the successful candidate will display high energy and a hands-on approach to leadership and mentoring.  High level organisational, planning, analytical and strategic thinking abilities will support a consultative decision-making style.  The appointee will be aligned to the values and ethos of Loreto Toorak and support the School’s student centric approach.  Relevant tertiary qualifications are essential.
To apply – Submit your cover letter and resume to Liz Jones quoting Fisher Leadership Reference LMHbus1021 or call 1300 347 437 for further information.