Rainworth State School is seeking an organised and proactive Business Manager to join its school community.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to lead business operations, oversee financial and administrative functions, support staff management and ensure the effective use of school resources.

If you have strong leadership and organisational skills and are passionate about supporting a positive learning environment, we encourage you to apply and make a valuable contribution to the Rainworth State School community!

Job details

About us:

Rainworth State School is a friendly and encouraging school that strives to develop each child's unique talents. Our enthusiastic and dedicated teachers work closely with parents to help students achieve their personal goals. 

Rainworth sets a high academic standard. We provide activities to extend and support all students. 

Our comprehensive curriculum is based on the Australian Curriculum which includes the learning areas -  Mathematics, English, Science, Humanities & Social Sciences (HASS), The Arts (Dance, Drama, Visual Art, Music), Health & Physical Education, Design & Digital Technologies and Language (Italian language and culture). 

Your opportunity:

• Independently coordinate school business services, adapting processes as needed, interpreting information and resolving operational issues in a complex school environment.
• Provide administrative support through the preparation of reports and correspondence, researching issues, consulting relevant experts and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Supervise school support staff by coordinating workloads, monitoring performance, managing recruitment, induction and training, and overseeing timesheets, leave, rosters and relief arrangements.
• Assist the Principal with budget planning and financial administration, including expenditure monitoring, payroll, purchasing and reporting, while recommending compliant solutions to financial matters.
• Oversee school facilities, grounds maintenance, repairs and resource management, build professional networks to support best practice, and use effective interpersonal skills and empathy when managing sensitive situations and supporting student wellbeing.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach evidence 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.

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, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR704375_26T Role Description (PDF, 318KB)
  Role Description