Nebo State School is seeking an experienced Business Manager to lead the school’s financial, human resource, and administrative operations.

This role supports the Principal in ensuring efficient business practices, compliance, and effective resource management within a small, supportive school environment.

Apply now to play a key role in supporting quality education through strong school leadership and operational excellence.

This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.74FTE), 54 hours per fortnight.

Job details

Who We Are:

In 2024 we proudly celebrated our 150th anniversary. 

Nebo State School reflects on a rich history of education and community.

Over the years, our school has evolved, adapting to the changing needs of our students while maintaining a commitment to excellence.

At Nebo State School, we embrace the diversity of our students and community, fostering an inclusive environment that values every individual.

We believe that diversity is not only a strength but a cornerstone of a vibrant and dynamic learning community.

Our dedicated staff is committed to providing an education that is equitable and focused on excellence for all students, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to realise their full potential.

Step into Your Next Chapter:

Busy small school office with a strong, supportive staff culture.

Coaching support is available to help you become familiar with departmental procedures, while you take on responsibilities across finance and HR in a well-supported environment.

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 and efficient 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.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Perfect Fit:

• Build and sustain relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes
• Prioritise tasks in an unpredictable environment
• Attention to detail.  
• Confidentiality.

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 Role Responsibilities and Leadership competencies 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
  
  CQR686657_26P Role Description (PDF, 330KB)
  Role Description