We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Business Manager to provide strategic leadership and manage the delivery of a wide range of corporate services. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Principal to lead service development, and enhance the skills of our support staff.

You will also play a key role in the school’s management team, contributing to decision-making processes and driving continuous improvement. This includes identifying opportunities to challenge existing practices and recommending innovative solutions that enhance our operational effectiveness. This is a temporary part- time position (25 hours per fortnight or 0.34 FTE) until 21 January 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Us:

Forrest Beach State School was established in 1980 to provide quality schooling for the growing families of the beach-side community of Allingham. Our school motto is ‘Achievement through Effort' and our shared vision is of a school that reduces barriers for all learners enabling them to realise their full potential.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Operate autonomously to undertake day to day office procedures within well-defined policies (e.g. reception, arranging appointments, correspondence, maintaining school records and general administration); and utilise information and management systems (e.g. OneSchool) to support effective and efficient reporting and administration.
• 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.
• Oversee the signatories/approval of timesheets, leave applications, rosters, and arrange relief for school support staff; and organise, undertake and coordinate the recruitment, induction and training of school support staff.
• Assist the Principal with the preparation of the school budget and administer day to day financial matters (i.e. accounts payable/receivable, corporate card monitoring, reconciliations, banking). Input and export data to/from OneSchool for the Principal, to assist with budgeting and financial management.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to Apply:

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 1-pg written statement in response to 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. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• NQR636995_25T - Role Description (PDF, 293KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants