Join our diverse and vibrant secondary school community in Woodridge.

Woodridge State High School is seeking an experienced and motivated Business Manager to join our Executive Leadership Team, overseeing and supporting the school’s business operations.

Apply now to be part of a dynamic team making a positive impact on our school community.

Job details

About Our School

Woodridge State High School (WSHS), is a secondary education provider based in Logan, Queensland.

WSHS celebrates a strong sense of community and is reflective of the multicultural Logan region. We are especially proud of the ways in which we celebrate richness and diversity in student backgrounds. Woodridge State High School now educates approximately 1400 students from over 60 cultural backgrounds.

Our school is at the forefront of community leadership, addressing the needs of our diverse community through advocacy, educational, professional and social networks and services. As a school, we value the education of students to make informed choices about themselves, their future, and the world around them.

It is the vision of Woodridge State High School to provide a thriving, agile teaching and learning environment, leading our community to be empowered, connected and futures focused - Empowered, Resilient... World Changing!

About the Role

The Business Manager will play a pivotal role in leading corporate services and administrative support at WSHS. Reporting to the Principal, the role involves managing diverse teams, driving organisational efficiency, and contributing to the school's strategic goals. The role also shares a co-location with Logan City Special School. The Charles Avenue Campus is co-located on the Woodridge State High School site. This unique arrangement introduces additional complexity to the role, requiring effective management of Workplace Health and Safety obligations across a shared campus, coordination of facilities and contractors, and oversight of emergency procedures including evacuations and lockdowns.”

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to financial planning, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with legislation and policy.
• Overseeing facilities management and project planning, including collaboration with external contractors and resource optimisation.
• Providing leadership and support in delivering executive and administrative services, including process improvement.
• Building networks and fostering best practices within the school and broader community.

About You

The following experience and traits are highly regarded:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in financial planning and budget management.
• Ability to analyse and improve processes for organisational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Knowledge of facilities management and project planning.

Why join Woodridge?

Woodridge State High School boasts community and diversity. Our inclusive practice ensures everyone is given the tools to be capable in their position. A fun and vibrant community, where no two days are the ever the same.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER675173_26T - Role Description (PDF, 257KB)
  Role Description