Craigslea State School is accepting applications for a dedicated and dynamic Business Manager to play a key role in supporting our diverse school community.

As Business Manager, you will work closely with the leadership team to ensure the smooth operation of school processes, contribute to strategic planning, and foster a positive and efficient environment.

We are seeking an individual with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting student success.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a collaborative school culture, we encourage you to apply!

Job details

About the School

Craigslea State School is a welcoming and inclusive community committed to providing quality education for all students. We foster a safe, supportive environment that encourages academic, social and personal growth. Our core values of learning, individuality, friendship and environmental responsibility guide our work every day. Staff are supported by strong leadership, a collaborative culture and meaningful community partnerships that make Craigslea a rewarding place to work. 

Your Opportunity 

As the Business Manager you will manage the delivery of a range of corporate services, support educational management activities and lead the development of systemic change by actively supporting the school management team and school community. You will oversee the delivery of administrative, financial and human resources support, including the supervision of lower level school support staff and influencing stakeholders on sensitive issues.

The Business Manager reports to the Principal and liaises with Deputy Principals, Heads of Department or Curriculum Coordinators where applicable. 

Your Responsibilities 

As the Business Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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 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 How you may be Assessed section of 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR643965_25T - Role Description (PDF, 294KB)
  Role Description