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Business Manager - Kolan South State School
North Coast Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Kolan South State School is seeking applications for a Business Manager to join the team.
As the Business Manager, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient administrative management of the school, providing corporate services and administrative support to the Principal.
Join our school and community in this key role to contribute to the smooth operation of our educational environment. If you are interested in making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.69FTE), 50 hours per fortnight.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/NCR667812/25T |
| Closing date | 09-Nov-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 02 April 2026, unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Ben Spargo |
| Contact details | 07 4133 9333 Access the National Relay Service |
About the School
Kolan South State School is dedicated to the academic, social, physical, cultural, and emotional development of students from Prep to Year 6. Our staff, in partnership with the school community, is committed to providing a quality education and enhancing every student's opportunities for learning and participation. With a strong focus on respect, responsibility, and safety, Kolan South State School fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where educators can make a meaningful impact on student growth and success.
About the Role
As the Business Manager, you will oversee the effective and efficient administrative management of the school, providing corporate services and support to the Principal. Working within clear guidelines, you will offer advice and solutions to key stakeholders on business-related issues, such as human resources, finance, and facilities management. You will autonomously handle priorities, seek expert advice when needed, adapt processes, solve problems, and provide solutions to achieve clear outcomes, with regular guidance from the Principal.
Your Responsibilities
As the Business Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Operate autonomously to undertake day to day office procedures within well-defined policies (e.g. reception, arranging appointments, correspondence, maintaining school records and general administration); and utilise information and management systems (e.g. OneSchool) to support effective and efficient reporting and administration.
- Undertake the day to day supervision and management of school support staff, including monitoring workloads and performance (working in collaboration with the Principal for any difficult performance management situations); identifying workforce capability requirements; and role modelling performance standards.
- Oversee the signatories/approval of timesheets, leave applications, rosters, and arrange relief for school support staff; and organise, undertake and coordinate the recruitment, induction and training of school support staff.
- Assist the Principal with the preparation of the school budget and administer day to day financial matters (i.e. accounts payable/receivable, corporate card monitoring, reconciliations, banking). Input and export data to/from OneSchool for the Principal, to assist with budgeting and financial management.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and 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) in response to 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.
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NCR667812_25T - Role Description (PDF, 190KB)
Role Description
Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
