Applications are invited to apply for the position of Business Manager at Augusta State School for the period from 13 July 2026 to 11 December 2026, 3 days per week (0.6FTE). As a Business Manager, you will contribute to the effective and efficient management of the school by providing a high level of administrative support.

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

Augusta State School is a modern, rapidly growing primary school in the Ipswich region, located in Augustine Heights within Brisbane's western growth corridor. The school provides a contemporary and engaging learning environment with state-of-the-art facilities, strong community partnerships and a clear focus on student growth, wellbeing and achieving personal bests in a future-focused setting.

About the Role

• 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.
• Lead and manage human resources for school support staff, 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.
• Provide facilities management advice and project management (e.g. evaluate new work and renovation projects in collaboration with the Principal), negotiate with external contractors; make recommendations and decisions in collaboration with the Principal, manage and review the minor works, grounds maintenance where necessary). Consider alternative pathways for more effective and sustainable resource utilisation.
• Build networks with other Business Managers, staff and community representatives to ensure the provision of corporate services meets best practice, and act as a role model for talent within the network. Other responsibilities (as required).  Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.

About You

• Proven ability to lead and build a harmonious team environment
• Demonstrate high levels of communication skills and conflict resolution
• Efficiently lead and manage all aspects of the role
• Professional discretion and integrity
• Ability to confidently acquire the knowledge needed to fulfil the above skills and 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 letter documenting your skills and experience relevant to the position

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.

• MSR691967_26E Role Description (PDF, 331KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants