Chapel Hill State School is seeking a collaborative and strategic Business Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality corporate services and support the ongoing success of a vibrant and inclusive school community.

Working closely with the Principal and leadership team, this role plays a key part in workforce management, financial oversight, workplace health and safety, return to work coordination and operational planning to support positive outcomes for students and staff.

Job details

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

About the School

At Chapel Hill State School, we pride ourselves on fostering a connected and supportive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Our school community values collaboration, continuous improvement and strong partnerships to support high-quality learning outcomes.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to work within a supportive and inclusive school community.
• Collaborative leadership environment with strong team culture.
• Meaningful role contributing to positive outcomes for students and staff.
• Access to professional development and growth opportunities within the Department of Education.

About the Role

As the Business Manager, you will be an integral member of the leadership team, supporting the effective day-to-day operations of the school while contributing to strategic planning and organisational success. This is a dynamic role suited to an experienced corporate services professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced educational environment and leading diverse operational functions.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage the delivery of corporate services including finance, human resources, administration and facilities management.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, induction and performance management processes for school support staff.
• Provide strategic financial advice and assist in the development, monitoring and reporting of school budgets.
• Work collaboratively with the Principal and leadership team to support school improvement priorities and operational effectiveness.
• Build strong working relationships with staff, community members and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality service delivery.

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates strong leadership and people management capability.
• Has excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Possesses strong financial and administrative management experience.
• Builds positive relationships and communicates effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

Interested? To Apply: 

• 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/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.

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

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.

• MNR689676_26E Role Description (PDF, 332KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants