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Business Manager - Oakleigh State School
Metropolitan North Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Oakleigh State School is seeking a Business Manager to join our team in a vital role supporting the day-to-day management of the school.
The successful applicant will demonstrate strong people management skills, sound financial and budgeting knowledge, and an understanding of facilities management.
They must work well in a team
and will collaborate closely with the leadership team to support the strategic direction of the school.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MNR640734/25T |
| Closing date | 18-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | period of 2 weeks unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Glen O'Halloran |
| Contact details | 07 3510 2888 Access the National Relay Service |
About the School
Oakleigh State School is a well-regarded school serving families in Ashgrove, Enoggera, Newmarket, and Alderley in Brisbane's inner west. Our students, families, and staff take pride in being part of a connected and caring community. We are committed to empowering learners to create a meaningful legacy through deep, challenging learning experiences. Our school values collaboration, engagement, and high teaching standards, making it an inspiring place to work and grow professionally. Join us and contribute to a supportive environment where your skills will help shape the future of our vibrant school community.
About the Role
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 school support staff and influencing stakeholders on sensitive issues.
As the Business Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Operate autonomously in the provision of business services to the school, in an environment that at times exhibits a degree of complexity and frequently requires the interpretation of information and adaptation of processes.
- Provide a comprehensive range of administrative support (e.g. preparation of reports, and correspondence) and identify problems, conduct research, seek expert advice, recommend solutions.
- 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. In addition, this role will oversee for school support staff the signatories/approval of timesheets, leave applications, rosters, arrange relief; and organise, undertake and coordinate the recruitment, induction and training of school support staff.
Please refer to the attached role description for any 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 (1-page maximum) addressing how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
MNR640734_25T - Role Description (PDF, 294KB)
Role Description
