Business Manager - Pialba State School

Job Description

Pialba State School are seeking applications for a dedicated Business Manager to join their school community on a temporary full-time basis, until 27 June 2025, unless otherwise determined.As the Business Manager you will manage the delivery of a range of corporate services, support educational management activities and lead the development of systemic change by actively supporting the school management team and school community.About The Department Of Education 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. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.About Pialba State School Pialba State School has a culture of high expectations and consistency. Our approach to education is based around the ongoing need for students to have stability, routine, safety and an environment with strong behaviour standards. Naturally, it is expected that all students contribute to these expectations through being safe, respectful, responsible and active learners.About The Role As the Business Manager, you will manage the delivery of a range of corporate services, support educational management activities and lead the development of systemic change by actively supporting the school management team and school community. You will oversee the delivery of administrative, financial and human resources support, including the supervision of lower level school support staff and influencing stakeholders on sensitive issues.The Business Manager reports to the Principal and liaises with Deputy Principals, Heads of Department or Curriculum Coordinators where applicable.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. In addition, this role will oversee for school support staff the signatories/approval of timesheets, leave applications, rosters, arrange relief; and organise, undertake and coordinate the recruitment, induction and training of school support. 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; proposing alternatives for managing the school's financial resources; and suggesting courses of action to routine and non-routine financial matters that comply with legislation and policy. 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 Education & Training#J-18808-Ljbffr