Graceville State School is seeking a collaborative and highly organised AO4 Business Manager to lead the school's financial, administrative and operational functions.

Working closely with the Principal and leadership team, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective management of school resources to support outstanding outcomes for students, staff and the wider school community.

Job details

About Graceville State School

Graceville State School is a Prep to Year 6 primary school situated in the south-western suburbs of metropolitan Brisbane, 8km from the Brisbane CBD. At Graceville, we pride ourselves on our inclusive, high-perform..ing culture where every member of our team is valued. If you enjoy working collaboratively, leading continuous improvement and making a meaningful contribution to a thriving school community, we encourage you to apply.

About You: 

We are looking for someone who demonstrates strong organisational and communication skills, has a commitment to building positive relationships, and thrives in a dynamic school environment. Experience in financial management, workforce planning and school administration within the Department of Education is highly regarded.

About The Role:

As the Business Manager, you will work closely with the Principal and school leadership team to oversee the school's financial, human resource and administrative operations. You will lead a dedicated administration team, manage school budgets and resources, ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures, and contribute to the strategic direction of the school.

Responsibilites include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the delivery of school business operations, providing high-level administrative support and solving complex operational issues.
• Supervise and support school support staff, including workload management, recruitment, induction, training, leave, rostering and timesheet approvals.
• Manage the school's financial and operational resources, including budgeting, payroll, purchasing, facilities, maintenance and contractor coordination.
• Build positive relationships with staff, the community and external stakeholders, providing trusted advice and contributing to a safe, supportive and efficient school environment.

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 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.

• MSR694349_26P Role Description (PDF, 316KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants