Business Manager - Caboolture State School

Job Description

Business Manager - Caboolture State School Education (Organisation site)Metropolitan North Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division Caboolture State School is seeking a permanent full-time Business Manager to join our administrative team and contribute to our commitment of knowing and supporting every learner and fostering belonging and connection. The Business Manager will oversee the financial, operational, and administrative functions of the school. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and financial management skills to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources. The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. About Caboolture State School Caboolture State School is located on the Sunshine Coast in the state of Queensland, Australia. It has served the Caboolture district for 127 years and is a co-educational state school with a current enrolment of approximately 600 students. The focus of our school is to foster children's learning in a supportive, creative, and harmonious environment, preparing them to become lifelong learners and responsible contributing members of our society. About the Role Responsibilities include: Operate autonomously in the provision of business services to the school, in an environment that at times exhibits a degree of complexity and frequently requires the interpretation of information and adaptation of processes. Provide a comprehensive range of administrative support (e.g. preparation of reports and correspondence) and identify problems, conduct research, seek expert advice, and recommend solutions. 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 modelling performance standards. Support the Principal with the preparation and administration of the budget, undertaking day-to-day financial activities (e.g. reviewing school expenditure, managing payroll and purchasing, producing financial reports from OneSchool); seeking external expert financial advice when appropriate. Monitor and provide advice to the Principal on facilities and ground maintenance (e.g. advising on minor works and repairs schedules, negotiating with contractors, facilitating repairs, and overseeing expenditure of planned and unplanned maintenance budgets). Build networks with other Business Managers, staff, and community representatives to ensure the provision of corporate services meets best practice. Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history). Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of 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). We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Documents Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below. We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity, including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr