Biboohra State School is seeking applications for a Business Manager position.

In this role, you will play a key part in providing exceptional customer service and financial support to the school. Biboohra State School is a small, historically rich school located just ten minutes north of Mareeba in Far North Queensland, with a close-knit rural community guided by the motto Strive to Succeed, where the team works collaboratively to ensure every student reaches their full potential.

This position is 60 hours and 0.83 FTE per fortnight, for a period of 3 months, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Biboohra State School

Biboohra State School was established in 1902 and the commitment of all past principals, teachers, parents and students is gratefully acknowledged for making Biboohra the great school that it is today.

The school motto at Biboohra State School is 'Strive and succeed'. The committed staff encourages all children to work to the best of their ability to reach their full potential.

Biboohra State School is proud of its many achievements, ranging from academic and sporting success to the positive relationships that have been developed within the local community.

About the Role

Overview of Responsibilities:

This role offers the opportunity to operate autonomously, providing essential business services within a dynamic school environment. You will be responsible for a comprehensive range of administrative support, including report preparation and problem-solving, while frequently interpreting complex information and adapting processes to ensure efficient operations.

A key aspect of this position involves the day-to-day supervision and management of school support staff. This includes monitoring workloads, performance (in collaboration with the Principal for sensitive matters), identifying capability needs, and serving as a role model for performance standards. You will also oversee timesheet and leave approvals, rostering, relief arrangements, and coordinate the recruitment, induction, and training of support staff.

Furthermore, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Principal with budget preparation and administration, undertaking daily financial activities such as expenditure review, payroll, and purchasing. This extends to monitoring and advising on facilities and grounds maintenance, managing resource procurement, and actively building networks with other Business Managers to champion best practices in corporate services.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

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).
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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). 

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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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• FNR642576_25T - Role Description (PDF, 179KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants