Business Manager - Burnett Heads State School

Job Description

Burnett Heads State School is seeking a Business Manager for a permanent part-time position (0.7FTE or 50.75 hours per fortnight). As the Business Manager, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient administrative management of the school by providing corporate services and administrative support to the Principal.You will work within well-defined guidelines to provide advice and offer solutions to key stakeholders (external and internal) on business-related problems (e.g. human resources, finance, and facilities management), and have responsibility for autonomously delivering on priorities, seeking expert advice, adapting processes, problem-solving, and providing solutions according to clear outcomes, with regular guidance by the Principal.About Us Burnett Heads State School is positioned near the mouth of the Burnett river. The school was established 140 years ago in 1878 to service the pilot station families who served to guide shipping into the Burnett river during European settlement. As well as serving as the port area, small crops, cane, and tourism are local industries. There is an IGA shopping complex and a bridge was constructed to give direct access to the Bundaberg port area and marina. The district was originally home to the Terebelangbunda people, who belonged to the Gurang Gurang tribe. Some archaeological evidence of this time remains in the area and the Indigenous history is reflected in artworks around the school.About The Role Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Operate autonomously to undertake day-to-day office procedures within well-defined policies (e.g. reception, arranging appointments, correspondence, maintaining school records, and general administration); and utilise information and management systems (e.g. OneSchool) to support effective and efficient reporting and administration. Undertake the day-to-day supervision and management of school support staff, including monitoring workloads and performance (working in collaboration with the Principal for any difficult performance management situations); identifying workforce capability requirements; and role modeling performance standards. Oversee the signatories/approval of timesheets, leave applications, rosters, and arrange relief for school support staff; and organise, undertake, and coordinate the recruitment, induction, and training of school support staff. Assist the Principal with the preparation of the school budget and administer day-to-day financial matters (i.e. accounts payable/receivable, corporate card monitoring, reconciliations, banking). Input and export data to/from OneSchool for the Principal, to assist with budgeting and financial management. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. How To Apply Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and A 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.When working in regulated employment, an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).The Department of Education is a family-inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.Occupational group: Administration#J-18808-Ljbffr