Lead strategic operations as Business Manager (AO8) at Pine Rivers Special School, partnering with the Principal and Executive Team to drive and deliver high-quality financial, human resource and asset management excellence.

This pivotal leadership role shapes and drives innovative, high-impact business services that enable strong educational outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Job details

About Pine Rivers Special School:

Pine Rivers Special School is a high performing, dynamic and inclusive learning community dedicated to supporting students with diverse learning needs.

The school is committed to delivering personalised, high-quality educational programs that empower every student to engage, achieve, and thrive.

The school is underpinned by a strong culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and high expectations.

About the Role:

As Business Manager, you will be a key member of the Executive Management Team, providing high-level strategic leadership and operational oversight across all corporate service functions within the school.

Reporting directly to the Principal, this role is responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient, and compliant management of financial, human, and physical resources in a complex and dynamic educational environment, experiencing significant growth.

The role requires a forward-thinking leader with strong governance, who can align operational systems and resource management with the school's strategic priorities, ensuring sustainable and impactful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to the Principal and leadership team on financial planning, budgeting and resource management
• Lead and manage school support staff, including workforce planning, performance and capability development
• Oversee financial performance, ensuring integrity, compliance and alignment with departmental requirements
• Manage facilities, asset maintenance and capital works, including contractor engagement
• Drive continuous improvement through reviewing and enhancing systems, processes and technology
• Lead complex HR matters including recruitment, workforce strategy and employee relations
• Build strong partnerships with community, government and industry stakeholders
• Identify and implement innovative operational practices and funding opportunities

Our Team & Environment

• Large, complex school environment requiring strategic thinking and adaptability
• Collaborative executive team focused on continuous improvement and student outcomes
• Strong emphasis on inclusive practices, innovation and community engagement
• Opportunity to influence whole-school strategy and operations

What We're Looking For
We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking leader who can operate effectively in a complex environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong strategic and analytical capability with experience in financial and resource management
• Proven leadership in managing teams and driving performance outcomes
• High-level problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead change, influence stakeholders and build strong relationships
• Experience in governance, risk management and continuous improvement
• A proactive, innovative mindset with a focus on delivering sustainable outcomes

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will 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.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR683961_26P Role Description (PDF, 322KB)
  Role Description