Beerwah State School is seeking a highly organised and professional Business Manager to join our school community!

This role provides high-level administrative, financial, human resource and facilities support to the principal and plays a key role in ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of the school.

Job details

About the School

Beerwah State School is a small, inclusive school committed to providing quality education and strong community connections. We value teamwork, professionalism and a supportive school culture focused on student wellbeing and achievement.

Your Opportunity

As the Business Manager, you will be responsible for the efficient administrative management of the school by providing corporate services and advice to the principal. You will work autonomously within established policies and procedures, managing competing priorities in a dynamic school environment.

Your Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing day-to-day school administration, reception services, records management and correspondence
• Supervising and supporting school support staff, including workforce planning, rosters, leave and timesheets
• Coordinating recruitment, induction and training of school support staff
• Assisting the Principal with school budgeting and managing financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, banking, reconciliations and One School reporting
• Supporting the management of school resources, assets and facilities, including minor works and maintenance coordination
• Preparing reports, meeting minutes, newsletters and school documentation
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders including staff, parents, community members and departmental representatives
• Providing advice and solutions on business, finance, HR and facilities matters in line with departmental policies

What We're Looking For

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Strong administrative, financial and organisational skills
• Experience in school or public sector administration (highly desirable)Ability to work autonomously while supporting the principal and wider school team
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Capacity to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to equity, inclusion and student wellbeing

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 response to the How you will/may be assessed section of 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.

• NCR681216_26T Role Description (PDF, 288KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants