Cunnamulla P-12 State School is seeking a highly motivated Business Manager to join our team.

We are looking for a highly motivated and reliable individual who works well as part of a team.

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.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Job details

Who We Are:

Cunnamulla P-12 State School is a Prep to Year 12 campus located in the beautiful country town of Cunnamulla in south wet Queensland.

We are a proud community-focused school that values strong relationships and shared goals. At Cunnamulla P-12 State School, we believe in working together, within and for our community.

We know that collaboration is key to supporting the educational goals of our students and their families, which is why we partner with local organisations support services and schools across Queensland to give our students the best opportunities for learning and growth.

By joining our team, you'll be part of a supportive and dedicated school community committed to making a lasting difference.

Your Opportunity:

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 support staff and influencing stakeholders on sensitive issues.

This position offers the opportunity to accrue planned ADO providing the ability to access additional leave throughout the year during school vacation periods. Due to the western location staff enjoy the additional benefit of one additional week summer vacation.

Responsibilities include:

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

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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

Contact Name: Jeanette Gemmell, Principal (07) 4655 8333

Closing Date: 28 January 2026

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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR675847_26T Role Description (PDF, 258KB)
  Role Description