Be Part of Something New, Exciting, and Truly Impactful!

Join the foundation team and help shape a brand-new school from day one, building capability, influencing culture, and creating a legacy that will endure for years to come.

The New Secondary School at Logan Reserve offers a rare and exciting opportunity to join the foundation team of a brand-new secondary school and help shape its future from the very beginning. Located on a unique co-located campus alongside a special school, this role provides the chance to influence the development of systems, culture, capability, and operational excellence that will support a thriving school community for years to come.

Job details

About the School:

Opening in Term 1 2027, the New Secondary School at Logan Reserve will provide a contemporary, inclusive and future-focused learning environment that meets the needs of a growing community. Designed to inspire excellence, innovation and belonging, our school will offer exceptional educational opportunities while fostering strong partnerships with students, families and the wider community.

About the Role:

In this dynamic and fast-evolving environment, no two days are the same. As a member of the foundation team, your contribution will leave a legacy.  Working closely with and reporting to the foundation Business Manager, you will play a key role in establishing effective administrative and operational systems that underpin the school's success. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate, learn, and grow professionally while helping build strong, efficient, and future-focused business operations from the ground up.

As part of a shared, co-located secondary school and special school campus, you will contribute to fostering a positive, inclusive, and highly collaborative workplace culture that supports staff, students, and the broader community. Working in close partnership with colleagues across both settings, you will help design, implement, and embed responsive, sustainable, and inclusive administrative practices that meet the needs of a diverse learning environment.

This role offers a significant opportunity to build capability, both within yourself and across the broader team, while contributing to a supportive workplace where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are valued. You will have the opportunity to influence how services are delivered, establish new ways of working, and contribute to the identity and success of a growing school community.

Success in this role requires strong organisational and problem-solving skills, the ability to prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment, and the initiative and sound judgement to support continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery. Adaptability, resilience, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes will be essential, along with a genuine enthusiasm for contributing to a unique foundation school setting and helping shape its future.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the school's business operations.
• Supervise, support, and develop school support staff.
• Manage budgets, finances, payroll, purchasing, and financial reporting.
• Monitor expenditure and ensure financial compliance.
• Oversee facilities, maintenance, contractors, and school resources.
• Coordinate recruitment, induction, training, and workforce planning.
• Provide high-level administrative support, reports, and correspondence.
• Build positive relationships with staff, community members, and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficient service delivery.
• Support student wellbeing through responsive and professional interactions.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, departmental policies, and school procedures.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Tell us what excites you about this opportunity.  In a one-page suitability statement, highlight how your skills, experience and capability will contribute to building a new school community, shaping business operations, and thriving in a dynamic foundation setting.
• 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.

• SER696087_26T - Role Description (PDF, 317KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants