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Business Manager - Tallebudgera State School


South East Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Tallebudgera State School is seeking a dedicated, efficient professional to temporarily job share with the permanent Business Manager.

Apply now to join a supportive school community and make a meaningful contribution in this role.

This temporary part-time position (0.2 FTE) is 14.5 hours per fortnight, with the current requirement to work on Tuesdays.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO4
Workplace Location Gold Coast
Job ad reference QLD/SER686383/26T
Closing date 07-May-2026
Job duration Until 11 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Zoe Harlow
Contact details 07 5568 5222
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Who We Are: 

Our commitment is to provide the highest quality education, care and school experiences for all of our students.

Tallebudgera State School is the heart of the local community, situated in a picturesque rural setting while being close to the coast. 

Our school is known for welcoming and helpful staff and an involved community.  Parents, carers, community members and school staff work closely together to help children to succeed. 

Step Into Your Next Chapter: 

Business Manager is a complex role with significant responsibility and experience is required for this temporary appointment.

The successful candidate must be independently proficient in the responsibilities of the role within a Queensland state school.

Ideally, the successful candidate will be available to do full-time backfill when the BM takes leave and if applicable has their supervisor's support to do so.

Responsibilities include:

  • Operate autonomously in the provision of business services to the school, in an environment that at times exhibits a degree of complexity and frequently requires the interpretation of information and adaptation of processes.
  • Provide a comprehensive range of administrative support (e.g. preparation of reports, and correspondence) and identify problems, conduct research, seek expert advice, recommend solutions.
  • 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. In addition, this role will oversee for school support staff the signatories/approval of timesheets, leave applications, rosters, arrange relief; and organise, undertake and coordinate the recruitment, induction and training of school support staff.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application: 

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a written statement demonstrating your suitability for the role in consideration of the competencies and work profile outlined in the role description. 

The written statement should address your capability to:

1. Work positively and productively with others

2. To perform. the work responsibilities of the role in a Queensland state school (maximum 2 pages total).

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.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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