Redbank Plains State High School provides a supportive environment with high expectations for attendance, behaviour, and achievement. Students are encouraged to excel academically and personally, supported by a dedicated team focused on their success.
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Business Manager - Redbank Plains State High School
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Redbank Plains State High School is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Manager to lead its corporate functions.
This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and financial management skills to drive effective resource use.
This is a temporary position until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MSR639626/25T |
| Closing date | 11-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Aimee Argiro |
| Contact details | 07 3432 1222 Access the National Relay Service |
About the School
About the Role
As the Business Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Operate autonomously in delivering business services in a complex school environment, often requiring interpretation of information and adaptation of processes.
- Lead corporate services by implementing innovative improvements to systems, standards, and processes.
- Manage operational resources in alignment with school priorities, analyse data and policies to inform strategic decisions, and oversee risk and contingency planning.
- Influence and negotiate with key stakeholders to align with the school's strategic vision.
- Build and maintain partnerships with parents, government agencies, community groups, and industry to support student learning outcomes.
- Engage stakeholders in school initiatives, incorporate feedback, and promote shared goals.
- Supervise and manage school support staff, including monitoring workloads and performance.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing the following key capabilities:
- Supports strategic direction: Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in financial, human resource, operational, and facility management within the context of the school's strategic plan.
- Achieves results: Proven capability to manage resources effectively, and to review and enhance systems and services to meet agreed goals.
- Supports productive working relationships: Experienced in leading teams and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve business objectives, improve outcomes, and enhance organisational performance.
- Displays personal drive and integrity: Takes responsibility for achieving objectives and is committed to delivering high-quality service, maintaining a positive outlook in challenging situations.
- Communicates with influence: Strong communication, consultation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at both strategic and operational levels.
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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
MSR639626_25T - Role Description (PDF, 265KB)
Role Description
