About Us

Baringa is a leading change-agent and employer of choice, supporting families for over 40 years. Our mission is to provide the best foundation for children through excellence in early childhood education, advocacy and family support.

We are proud to be a not-for-profit, community organisation and registered charity. Across our Board, Management and Staff, we bring a range of expertise to enhance early childhood education for the community.

Visit us at www.baringa.org.au and Facebook.

Role Overview

The Business Manager is responsible for managing business operations of the organisation, aligned to Baringa's mission of providing the best foundation for children through excellence in early childhood education, advocacy and family support.

Responsibilities include includes, but not limited to, financial management, human resources, audits and evaluations and ongoing centre improvement.

The role assists in reporting to the Board, budget development, financial monitoring and risk management. When required, the Business Manager takes on the role as acting Executive Officer for periods of time when the Executive Officer has planned leave.

The Business Manager position is a role made for you, because:

• You are outcomes-focused. We value your ability to be creative, innovative, and constantly think outside the box.
• Your commitment to actioning quality improvement mean you see the best in others, build rapport quickly and empower those around you.
• You are able to influence, connect and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure best practice and a high standard of professionalism.
• You have meticulous attention to detail, mentor others to be accountable, are organised and able to handle competing priorities.
• You have Bachelor Degree and/or Post Graduate qualifications and experience in business, finance, human resources, education, social services, community development, policy development, or project management; and ability to demonstrate skills transferable to the responsibilities required in this role.

Support For You

• You will be supported by, and work directly with our Executive Officer, and be part of the Baringa Family.
• Baringa has a rich history in early childhood education and has been supporting generations of families for over 40 years. As a community based, registered charity and incorporated association, Baringa is a critical hub with a broad social impact.
• You will coordinate external consultants including accountant, bookkeeper, HR consultant, compliance and legal officers, to support the organisation.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information on the organisational context and duties.

Benefits Include

• Remuneration at Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Industry Award 2010 - Social and Community Services Employee (Salary Range Level 4-5)
• Part-time position (24 hours per week) with flexible arrangements considered for suitable candidate.
• 11% superannuation
• Employment Assistance Program
• Ongoing professional development
• End of year shutdown period
• Additional benefits as per Enterprise Agreement.
• Be part of a close-knit, not-for-profit community organisation, incorporated association and registered charity.

Candidates shortlisted must be available to attend an interview. Candidates deemed suitable for the position will be offered to be on the Merit List for 12 months.

The role is a permanent part-time position, with a brief probation period.

Contact

For more information, please contact Executive Officer, PJ Aguilar at 0439 103 821.

A position description is attached.