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Business Manager - Tully State High School
Far North Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Drive Excellence at Tully State High School as Business Manager!
In this key leadership role, you will interpret and analyse business plans while partnering with the Principal to deliver a broad range of corporate services. You will ensure the timely delivery of executive and
administrative support, identify opportunities to improve processes, supervise the support staff team, and foster an environment where quality services thrive. By demonstrating best practice, inspiring change,
and influencing key stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational success of the school.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/FNR683960/26P |
| Closing date | 14-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Helen Carne |
| Contact details | (07) 4068 4555 Access the National Relay Service |
About the School
Tully State High School is a co‑educational secondary school in North Queensland, serving students in Years 7-12. The school offers a broad curriculum and supportive learning environment focused on academic achievement, wellbeing and preparing students for future pathways in further education, training or employment.
About the Role
Responsibilities include:
- Demonstrate considerable autonomy, ensuring business service outcomes are achieved; leading diverse teams; and playing a proactive role in modelling service delivery and expectations within a dynamic school environment.
- Provide support and leadership in the provision of a range of executive and administrative support services (e.g. manage multiple tasks and diverse/multidisciplinary work groups with conflicting priorities and timeframes; interpret departmental policies and oversee training and professional development for school support staff), and recommend and implement changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of those processes and work practices.
- Lead and manage human resources for school support staff (through the identification of emerging talent, promotion of excellent performance outcomes and mentoring individuals to achieve their professional potential); undertake workforce planning; and oversee a breadth of activities (e.g. recruitment, induction, training, vacancy processing, skill gap analysis, performance management, rehabilitation processes). Work with the Principal in leading change within the school support staff, ensuring human resource practices conform to current standards and awards/conditions, and individuals thrive in a transforming work environment.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
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.
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.
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FNR683960_26P Role Description (PDF, 332KB)
Role Description
Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
Information Package for Applicants
