Mundingburra State School is offering an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced Business Manager to join our dynamic team. As a pivotal member of our Executive Leadership team, you will lead a team to achieve the goals outlined in our strategic plan.

Job details

Who We Are:

Mundingburra State School is one of the oldest schools in Townsville.  Established in 1884 with just 38 students, the number of enrolments grew steadily over the years as Townsville increased in population and size. Our school caters for children from prep to year 6. As a staff we are immensely proud of the standard of education we provide our students. Our school motto is 'Act well your part' and this is reflected in our school values of curiosity, compassion and resilience. 

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

As the Business Manager you will be responsible for the effective and efficient administrative management of the school by providing corporate services and administrative support to the Principal.

You will work within well-defined guidelines to provide advice and offer solutions to key stakeholders (external and internal) on business related problems (e.g., human resources, finance, and facilities management), and have responsibility for autonomously delivering on priorities, seeking expert advice, adapting processes, problem solving and providing solutions to achieve outcomes, with regular guidance by the Principal.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 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.
• Arrange technical support/ maintenance as required with regard to the operation of computers, iPad, digital whiteboards, scanning and other technology / equipment.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• 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. 

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR652359_25P Role Description (PDF, 290KB)
  Role Description