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Business Manager - Caningeraba State School
South East Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Caningeraba State School is a large, dynamic primary school located in Burleigh Waters on the Gold Coast, with a proud history of educating happy, healthy, 21st century learners.
As a high-performing school, we are seeking an experienced and capable Business Manager with strong knowledge of finance and maintenance, and a demonstrated ability to lead and support non-teaching staff effectively.
The successful applicant will be a relational leader who builds positive, professional relationships across the school community and contributes to the ongoing success and smooth operation of the school.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/SER707030/26T |
| Closing date | 25-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 01 Nov 2027 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Michelle Flynn |
| Contact details | 07 5568 6333 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Caningeraba State School is a co-educational primary school located in Burleigh Waters on the Gold Coast, catering for students from Prep to Year 6.
The school is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and engaging learning environment, with a strong focus on academic achievement, student wellbeing and personal development.
With a welcoming school community and a commitment to helping every student reach their potential, Caningeraba State School offers a positive environment for both students and staff.
Your opportunity:
- Lead diverse school support teams with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring effective business service delivery and modelling expected standards of service.
- Oversee executive and administrative support services, manage competing priorities, interpret departmental policies, coordinate staff development and implement improvements to workplace processes.
- Lead human resource management and workforce planning for school support staff, including recruitment, induction, training, performance management, mentoring and rehabilitation processes.
- Contribute to financial planning and budget management by monitoring expenditure, reviewing financial performance, ensuring compliance with legislation and providing financial advice to the Principal.
- Provide facilities management advice and oversee project management activities, including minor works, grounds maintenance, contractor negotiations and budget management, while building professional networks to support best practice.
Please view 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)
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
- 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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
Information Package for Applicants
SER707030_26T Role Description (PDF, 317KB)
Role Description
