Gracemere State School is seeking an experienced and motivated Business Manager to join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in supporting the ongoing success and growth of our school.

We offer a supportive and professional workplace where teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement are embedded in daily practice. Gracemere State School is committed to building leadership capability and providing opportunities for professional growth, innovation and shared decision-making.

If you are a strategic and collaborative leader with strong financial and operational expertise, who values relationships and takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact within a thriving school community.

Job details

Who We Are

Gracemere State School is a vibrant, community-focused primary school located in the growing township of Gracemere, just west of Rockhampton. We are proud of our strong local identity and our deep connections with families, community organisations and regional partners. At Gracemere State School, relationships matter. We believe that trust, collaboration and shared purpose are the foundations of a successful school, and we work intentionally to create a supportive, inclusive and respectful environment for students, staff and families alike. Our school is committed to high expectations for learning, wellbeing and behaviour. We value teamwork and collective responsibility, knowing that the best outcomes for students are achieved when staff work together with clarity, consistency and care. Strong systems, clear processes and aligned leadership are key.

Your role

This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative and values-driven environment where strong systems, clear processes and purposeful leadership are highly valued. As a key member of the school's leadership team, you will work closely with the Principal and Executive Leadership to ensure effective financial, operational and infrastructure management that directly supports high-quality teaching and learning.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

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 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR677639_26T - Role Description (PDF, 260KB)
  Role Description