JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
1.
ROLE DETAILS
Position Title
Manager,
Performance
Business Services
Role Number
and
Classification
MAS-3
M1368
Date Created
May 2017
Group
Corporate Services
Date Approved
May 2017
Reports To
Executive Manager, Corporate
Services
Review Date
March 2017
2.
ROLE CONTEXT
Organisational
Overview
The SACE Board of South Australia operates within legislative requirements as
detailed in the SACE Board of South Australia Act 1983 and adheres to work health
and safety requirements, equal opportunity principles, and public sector principles.
The SACE Board of South Australia is responsible for the development and
management of curriculum and its assessment, as well as the certification and
reporting of student achievement and student participation data, in the South
Australian Certificate of Education.
The Office of the SACE Board is organised around three functional groups: Curriculum
and Assessment, Information Services, and Corporate Services.
In collaboration with other groups across the SACE Board, the Corporate Services
group provides a range of strategic and operational functions relating to strategic and
business planning, performance monitoring and reporting, communications
management, financial management, human resource management, procurement
management, records management, protective security management, facilities
management and customer services.
Role Summary
The Manager, Performance and Business Services, is accountable to the Executive
Manager, Corporate Services for the effective and efficient management of a number
of corporate service functions at the SACE Board. This includes the development and
implementation of high level business strategies and plans in line with the SACE
Board’s strategic priorities and the provision of high level strategic and operational
advice to the Chief Executive and Executive Managers.
Role Purpose
The Manager, Performance and Business Services is accountable to the Executive
Manager, Corporate Services for:
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leading and managing people and resources to achieve the goals of Corporate
Services and providing an effective business support service for the SACE Board
of South Australia
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developing, implementing and monitoring the Performance and Business Service
team’s work plan and projects to deliver outcomes consistent with the SACE
Board of SA’s Strategic Plan, Annual Priorities and Corporate Services workgroup
plan
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leading and managing a number of corporate functions including human resource
management, financial management, risk management, audit, records
management, procurement, protective security, facilities management and
customer services
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developing and leading the implementation of an effective performance
measurement, monitoring and reporting framework for the SACE Board of SA’s
Strategic Plan
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leading the identification and delivery of complex high-level strategic improvement
initiatives and supporting the identification and implementation of change
management and organisational development functions
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providing leadership in the development of corporate service strategies, policies
and directions
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providing high level advice to the Chief Executive and the Leadership Team by
preparing briefings, papers and reports
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contributing to the shared work of the SACE Board in collaboration with all SACE
Board working groups and teams.
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Line Management
Responsibility
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Direct line management of three staff and overall responsibility for the
Performance and Business Services team
Authority to Act /
Delegations
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Refer to SACE Board of SA delegations
Special Conditions
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3.
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
Leadership and
Management Skills
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Appropriate tertiary qualification in business or management (or equivalent
experience)
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Extensive experience providing strong and quality leadership and management
and creating a positive team environment to deliver strategic organisational goals
in time critical environments to budget
Experience initiating and managing organisational and cultural change in a
dynamic environment
Extensive experience leading strategic planning, policy and program development
and implementation
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Communication and
Interpersonal Skills
Organisational Skills
Technical Skills
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Policy and Strategic
Thinking Skills
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Proven high-level written and verbal communication skills with senior management
levels and a wide range of stakeholders to achieve agreed outcomes
Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional working relationships
with key stakeholders and ability to work independently and collaboratively, within
and across teams
Ability to manage the interests of a wide range of stakeholders, negotiate positive
outcomes, determine priorities and achieve high quality results within
tight/demanding timeframes
Significant experience at a senior level developing and implementing performance
measurement and reporting systems and implementing process improvements /
initiatives that lead to considerable and sustainable efficiencies and changes to
the way business operations are conducted to achieve organisational goals
Ability to keep accurate and complete records of business activities in accordance
with the State Records Act 1997
Ability to think strategically, conceptually and creatively, to analyse and resolve
complex business issues at both strategic and operational levels
Demonstrated ability to analyse, interpret and apply knowledge of legislation
Sound knowledge and understanding of policies and principles relating to equal
employment opportunity programs and work health and safety
DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS
Attributes/Experience
5.
Voluntary flexible working arrangements
Intrastate travel to regional and remote locations / interstate travel may be
required
Annual performance agreement for the achievement of specific service or program
outcomes
The incumbent works under the SACE Board of South Australia Act
An intense time of activity within the SACE Board of South Australia occurs
between October and December. The incumbent would not normally be able to
take planned leave during this period
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory background screening and national
criminal history check obtained through the Screening and Licensing Unit,
Department for Communities and Social Inclusion to be renewed every 3 years
thereafter from date of issue. Existing employees who have undertaken a Police
Check and are cleared and subsequently charged with an offence are required to
inform their Line Manager immediately
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An understanding of the role of the SACE Board of South Australia as a statutory
authority, including knowledge of the legislation, Strategic Plan priorities for the
organisation, and the Board and committee structures
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Chief Executive / Delegate
Signature
Date
Employee Name
Signature
Date
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