Queensland Academies Creative Industries Campus (QACI) is seeking a dynamic and motivated Business Manager to join our leadership team in a permanent full-time role.
You’ll lead key corporate services and oversee organisational, financial, and administrative operations.
Working closely with the Principal and senior leaders, you'll help shape the school’s strategic direction, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

Job details

About the School 

Queensland Academy for Creative Industries (QACI) is a selective-entry senior high school for Years 10-12, delivering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Staff thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment that values wellbeing, encourages innovation, and fosters ongoing professional development.

About the Role 

As the Business Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• 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. 
• Contribute to financial planning processes including developing, planning, monitoring and reviewing the annual school budget, regularly reporting to the school management team and ensuring that financial activities comply with legislation and policy. Conduct analysis and provide information and advice to the Principal regarding the school's financial situation.
• Provide facilities management advice and project management (e.g. evaluate new work and renovation projects in collaboration with the Principal; negotiate with external contractors; make recommendations and decisions in collaboration with the Principal; manage and review the Minor Works, grounds maintenance, and grounds improvement budgets). Consider alternative pathways for more effective and sustainable resource utilisation.
• Build networks with other Business Managers, staff and community representatives to ensure the provision of corporate services meets best practice, and act as a role model for talent within the network.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing the "How you may be Assessed" section of 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR638509_25P - Role Description (PDF, 291KB)
  Role Description