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Business Manager - Pialba State School
North Coast Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Pialba State School is on the lookout for a proactive and driven Business Manager to lead our corporate services and support the daily running of our vibrant school. In this key leadership role, you’ll work alongside the Principal to manage administration, guide support staff, streamline processes, and ensure high-quality service delivery. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of our school, we’d love to hear from you!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/NCR654247/25P |
| Closing date | 28-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Matthew Winter |
| Contact details | 07 4197 7777 Access the National Relay Service |
Who We Are:
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
- 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.
- Support the Principal with the preparation and administration of the budget, undertaking day to day financial activities (e.g. reviewing school expenditure, managing payroll and purchasing, producing financial reports from OneSchool); seeking external expert financial advice when appropriate; proposing alternatives for managing the school's financial resources; and suggesting courses of action to routine and non-routine financial matters that comply with legislation and policy.
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 response to the How you will 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.
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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
NCR654247_25P Role Description (PDF, 290KB)
Role Description
