Queensland Pathways State College is a state high school that specialises in supporting young people aged 15 to 18 (minimum Year 10) who face significant barriers to attending mainstream education, ensuring all students have the opportunity to succeed.

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Manager to be based at our Coorparoo Campus.

This key role oversees operations across all nine campuses and works closely with the Principal and Executive Team to ensure compliance with departmental guidelines.

This role is until 31 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About the School 

Queensland Pathways State College (QPSC) is a unique and rewarding place to work, supporting young people aged 15 to 18 who face barriers to mainstream education. We offer a 12-month senior transitions program that focuses on literacy, numeracy, workplace skills, and wellbeing, with every student following a personalised QCE pathway. Our staff are part of a supportive, values-driven team that uses a strength-based approach to help students succeed in education, employment, or further study. With access to VET courses, work experience, and holistic wellbeing supports, QPSC is a dynamic and purpose-led environment where educators and support staff make a real difference every day.

Your Opportunity 

As the Business Manager, you will:

• Provide strategic advice, analysis and planning support to the Principal and the Executive Management team in relation to financial planning and budgeting, human resource management, and facility and asset management.
• Manage the strategic operations of the school to ensure operations are managed professionally to align with departmental priorities.

The Business Manager reports to the Principal. 

Your Responsibilities 

The Business Manager, you will work alongside the Principal and Executive Team to deliver a range of corporate services across all nine campuses. You will manage the timely delivery of executive and administrative support, identify opportunities to improve processes, supervise support staff, and foster an environment where quality services are delivered by demonstrating best practices, inspiring change, and influencing key stakeholders.

As the Business Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

• Working autonomously, 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.
• Lead and manage human resources for school support staff (through the identification of emerging talent, promotion of excellent performance outcomes and mentoring individuals to achieve their professional potential); undertake workforce planning; and oversee a breadth of activities (e.g. recruitment, induction, training, vacancy processing, skill gap analysis, performance management, rehabilitation processes). Work with the Principal in leading change within the school support staff, ensuring human resource practices conform to current standards and awards/conditions, and individuals thrive in a transforming work environment.
• 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 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) addressing 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.

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-PRIORIT

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
  
  MSR641475_25T - Role Description (PDF, 273KB)
  Role Description