Red Hill Special School is seeking expressions of interest for a Business Manager to join our dynamic team.

The school is currently split across two sites, Waterworks Road and Fulcher Road, with work underway on a new campus at the Fulcher Road site to amalgamate the two campuses into one.

The successful applicant will demonstrate attention to detail, strong organisational and people management skills, sound financial and budgeting knowledge, and an understanding of facilities management, while working well in a team and collaborating closely with the leadership team to support the school’s strategic direction.

Job details

This is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About the School 

Red Hill Special School's, offers highly individualised and inclusive programs for children with complex educational needs, from the Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP) through to the late primary years. Our dedicated and collaborative team of teachers, aides, therapists, and support staff create a nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential through personalised learning experiences tailored to their unique needs and abilities.

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.

The Business Manager reports to the Principal and liaises with Deputy Principals, Heads of Department or Curriculum Coordinators where applicable. 

Your Responsibilities 

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 (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR642562_25E - Role Description (PDF, 294KB)
  Role Description