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Business Manager - Brisbane South State Secondary College


Metropolitan South Region, School & Regional Operations & Performance

Brisbane South State Secondary College is one of South-East Queensland's newest secondary schools bringing a global outlook to integrated learning for our students. With leading-edge learning and a team of passionate and dedicated leaders and educators, we will ready curious minds and open hearts for a new world where students can embrace and lead the change they want to see.

The successful candidate will have exceptional relational skills with experience in Human Resource management, driven to build a positive, welcoming, and supportive school culture, and be committed to the college's development and growth.

This is a Temporary Full-Time position working 36.25 hours a week.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO4
Workplace Location Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/MSR658515/25T
Closing date 24-Sep-2025
Job duration 12 months, unless otherwise determined
Contact person Catherine de Freitas Pessoa
Contact details (07) 3013 5777
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About the School:

In collaboration with the University of Queensland (UQ), Brisbane South State Secondary College is already setting the benchmark for secondary education nationally, and provides students with an innovative physical and pedagogical environment where teaching and learning is tailored for every student. The College is part of an innovation district actively connecting with a network of local schools, businesses, hospitals, and health and social sciences, as well as UQ. It is a highly responsive educational community embracing the opportunities of a rapidly changing world.

The vision for BSSSC is for it to be recognised nationally and internationally as innovative, inclusive and engaged in providing high quality, holistic learning environment for all students.
We will do this by:

Challenging conventions

  • Committed to excellence and open to evolving, we will always look to the latest to refine our education offer.

Collaborating with the best

  • We are strengthened by those around us — surrounded by the best and most respected research facilities and institutions in Australia, we will leave our mark on the world.

Thinking globally, acting locally

  • We are creating a proud community where our reach extends beyond our postcode to provide real international pathways.

Please note that the campus will have limited on-site parking. Applicants will need to consider options for public transport. The area is well-serviced by public bus and rail and the school includes end-of-trip facilities (showers, lockers and bicycle storage).

As the Business Manager (HR) you will:

  • Provide operational support and advice to staff on a diverse range of corporate services and human resource management matters, in consultation with the Business Manager and Deputy Principal.
  • Coordinate and/or administer human resource processes and procedures, including staff movements, and respond to staff enquires regarding employee entitlements, enabling a responsive human resource service for the college.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of human resource operational strategies, processes and systems to enable the efficient and effective provision of client focused services.
  • Assist the Business Manager and Deputy Principal with the supervision of all staff.
  • Coordinate and administer, effective and efficient human resource processes and functions.
  • Review local human resource systems and provide recommendations for enhancement.
  • Monitor service delivery to identify efficiencies and ensure compliance with government and departmental legislation, directives, policies and standards.
  • Provide operational support and advice on a range of human resource matters to enable informed decision making.
  • Monitor human resources service delivery to identify efficiencies and to ensure compliance with governmental and departmental legislation, directives, policies and standards.
  • Research and analyse human resource practices, in collaboration with the Business Manager, to enable informed decision making for the resolution of operational issues and the adoption of best practice.
  • Operate effectively as part of a team and establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff and the school community.
  • Undertake research and analysis of human resource practices to contribute to the resolution of operational issues and the adoption of best practice.
  • Coordinate work to meet deadlines and commitments and to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

How to Apply:

  • 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.

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