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Business Manager - Mackay Engineering College


Central Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Join Mackay Engineering College as a Business Manager and lead the financial, operational, and administrative heartbeat of a dynamic learning environment.

This role is perfect for an organised, strategic thinker ready to support students, staff, and industry partnerships.

Apply now to drive excellence and innovation at Mackay Engineering College.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Mackay region
Job ad reference QLD/CQR688742/26T
Closing date 25-May-2026
Job duration Until 26 June 2026 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Anthony Puddicombe
Contact details 07 4898 0333
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Who We Are:

Welcome to the Mackay Engineering College Trade Training Centre (MEC).

We are a small team which supports each member.

Developed in conjunction with the regions state high schools and industry partners, the Macaky Engineering College provides opportunities for students to undertake a range of vocational training in a purpose built equipped modern facility.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

  • Corporate Card processing & reconciliation.
    Invoicing, students, Clients and schools.
  • 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 modelling performance standards.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Skills and Experience:

Team work, finance and understanding high school dynamics.

Submit Your Application:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a 1-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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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