Business Manager - Queensland Virtual Academy

Job Description

Business Manager - Queensland Virtual Academy Education (Organisation site)Metropolitan North Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to giving all children a great start and ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the social, economic and cultural development of Queensland. The department sets the foundations for quality early learning experiences and delivers world-class education services. We are committed to ensuring our education and care systems are aligned to the state’s employment, skills and economic priorities, and inspire creativity, critical thinking, and resilience. As the Business Manager and a policy, administrative and financial leader within the Queensland Virtual Academy (QVA) team, you will play a key role in leading and managing identified areas of service delivery and corporate support functions within the QVA — an educational institution delivering a statewide, cohesive approach to enhance student access to curriculum pathways and learning opportunities. About the Role: Your role will involve working with limited direction across tasks which may be of a complex or specific nature, encompassing a major area of office operations. Your responsibilities and demonstrated capabilities will include: Allocating and monitoring resources, reviewing operations to determine their effectiveness and contributing to the development of policy initiatives or corporate strategies. Maintaining knowledge of financial program management techniques related to the activity or corporate goal of the work area. Interpreting and/or applying legislation, regulations, instructions, or other guideline material relating to the operations, policies, or functions of the work area. Leading the implementation of QVA leadership decisions by allocating and using resources in accordance with QVA goals. Engaging with internal and external stakeholders and clients on behalf of the QVA, nurturing positive relationships including with schools. As part of the QVA leadership team, including the Principal and Deputy Principals, you will contribute strategically and operationally to: Culture, Performance, and Impact Make insightful decisions based on insight into the broader context and embed socially just practices in daily QVA life. Develop processes for performance measurement and quality assurance of QVA services. Set, model, and monitor high standards of staff performance aligned to the QVA's vision and service-oriented approach to provide equity and excellence. Communication and Relationships Foster high-quality collaboration, communication, and information sharing to support the delivery of the QVA services. Engage effectively and collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver the services of the QVA. Build strong and enduring relationships with schools and teachers in the delivery and management of QVA services. Accountability Drive accountability and outcomes through professionalism, persistence, and transparency. Demonstrate sound governance by maintaining a high standard of practice through governance and risk management. 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 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). For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions. Documents Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below. #J-18808-Ljbffr