Northern Peninsula Area State College is seeking a proactive and skilled Business Manager to lead the delivery of corporate services and support the educational and operational management of the College.

Reporting directly to the Principal, this key leadership role will oversee financial, administrative, and human resource functions across all three campuses.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in driving systemic change, supervising school support staff, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the school.

Job details

About the School 

Northern Peninsula Area State College is a vibrant Kindy to Year 12 school located at the tip of Cape York Peninsula. The College operates across three campuses: Ama Mary Eseli Injinoo and Bamaga Primary for Kindy to Year 6, and the Senior Campus in Bamaga for Years 7 to 12. Each campus is led by a dedicated Head of Campus, with the College Principal guiding the overall strategic direction. Northern Peninsula Area State College provides a supportive, community-focused learning environment where every student is encouraged to thrive.

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:  

• Monitor and provide advice to the Principal on facilities and ground maintenance (e.g. advising on minor works and repairs schedules, negotiating with contractors, facilitating repairs, and overseeing expenditure of planned and unplanned maintenance budgets). Manage the purchase, maintenance and repair of resources/equipment in accordance with guidelines, and identify opportunities to generate greater resource sustainability. 
• Build networks with other Business Managers, staff and community representatives to ensure the provision of corporate services meets best practice, and act as a role model for talent within the network.
• Demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills, empathy, self-awareness and the ability to build trust when dealing with sensitive situations. Interpret the likely reactions of others to emotional situations and recognise opportunities in which students may be better supported in their school environment. 

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and 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) to 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
  
  FNR647444_25P - Role Description (PDF, 293KB)
  Role Description