Bray Park State High School is seeking a dedicated Business Manager to lead and coordinate key school support operations. This pivotal role ensures financial management, human resources, and facilities services are effectively aligned with the school’s educational objectives and the department’s strategic priorities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to a supportive school community while driving operational excellence in a dynamic educational environment.

Job details

About the School 

At Bray Park State High School, we encourage students to challenge the unknown through a supportive and innovative learning community. We offer a diverse, rigorous curriculum with high-quality classes tailored to individual goals, including extension opportunities through Signature Programs like Challenge STEM classes, MusicX classes, and the FAST program. Our dedicated staff foster success by preparing students for future pathways in education, training, and work, supported by strong partnerships with parents and the wider community. Join us and be part of a school committed to excellence, innovation, and student achievement.

Working in our school

As a team member, you'll benefit from:

Professional Growth: Access leadership coaching and peer support to build your capability and confidence.
Innovative Culture: Engage with evidence-based frameworks such as EBM to support continuous improvement and shared learning.
Supportive Environment: Experience a positive, inclusive workplace with strong care and a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing.
Team Collaboration: Work with dedicated professionals in a data-informed, equity-focused culture that values teamwork and initiative.
Student-Centered Purpose: Contribute to empowering students as lifelong learners in a school that celebrates diversity and achievement.

Your Opportunity 

As the Business Manager you will interpret and analyse business plans and work alongside the Principal to deliver a range of corporate services. You will manage the timely delivery of organisational executive and administrative support; frequently identify opportunities to adapt processes; supervise the support staff workforce; and encourage an environment in which quality services are delivered by demonstrating best practice, inspiring change and influencing key stakeholders. 

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

Your Responsibilities 

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.

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. 

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.

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) to the how you may be assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy 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). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.#LI-PRIORITY

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
  
  MNR646211_25T - Role Description (PDF, 291KB)
  Role Description