An exciting, temporary opportunity has become available for the College Business Manager commencing 25 May 2026 for the remainder of the 2026 school year.

This position is based at the Weipa Campus, and is locally referred to as the Manager College Services.

If you are someone who can deliver the vision of our college, develop and lead quality services which support teaching and learning, as well as create positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders, then we would love to hear from you

Job details

About Western Cape College:

The Western Cape College is a unique state school with two campuses located in Mapoon (P-6), and Weipa (P-12), as well as a secondary boarding facility also located in Weipa.

Each Campus is set in its own amazing cultural, social and geographical environment, spread over a vast area of the Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland.

As the largest P-12 school in the Cape, we have an important role to play in supporting and continuing to lead innovative practices with Indigenous and Remote Education.

Our vision is that all young people are well prepared for their futures with skills to progress purposefully on their chosen pathway, and we firmly believe in a strong foundation to learning being the stepping stone to future successes.

For more information about working at Western Cape College, check out our website. Additionally, to experience everything Weipa has to offer, we encourage interested applicants to view the following You Tube clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh4GtO8eOjc

The Position:

As the Manager College Services, you will play a vital role in leading the strategic operations of the College, ensuring that day to day financial, physical and school support resources are managed professionally.

At Western Cape College, the complexity of our work is significant. As a multi-campus K-12 College operating across Weipa Primary, Weipa Secondary, Boarding, and Mapoon Campuses, our business team manages a vast scope of operational responsibilities.

Key areas of accountability for this temporary role include, but are not limited to:-

• College Finance System
• Strategic Facility Infrastructure (Maintenance and Enhancements)
• College Human Resource System
• College Health Safety and Wellbeing

Western Cape College is one united P-12 College. We value leaders who think systemically, act strategically, and are committed to collaboration across the whole College. In this role, you will work alongside a team of experienced and committed educational leaders, providing opportunities for shared leadership, deep professional dialogue, and cross-sector innovation.

In addition to being a key member of the College Executive Team, this position also offers some other professional, financial, and personal benefits including:-

• Additional incentives under the Leave and Travel Concessions - Isolated Centres Directive 14/18 (PDF) including:
  • 5 weeks recreation leave annually
  • 5 days non-cumulative leave annually to conduct business that cannot be attended to in Weipa.
• Potential to access subsided accommodation (where eligible)
• Relocation assistance (subject to approvals)
• Supportive network of College leaders

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 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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
  
  FNR687641_26T Role Description (PDF, 323KB)
  Role Description