The New Special School in Ipswich West is co‑located with Leichhardt State School is seeking a strong, forward‑thinking leader to become our foundation Business Manager. Join us in building a new Special School from the ground up by designing the systems, processes, and ways of working that will set us up for long‑term success.

Job details

About the Department of Education:  

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.  

About the role:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

• Lead business operations with considerable autonomy, ensuring high‑quality service delivery in a dynamic school environment.
• Provide executive and administrative leadership, managing multiple tasks, competing priorities, and diverse work groups.
• Lead and manage human resources for school support staff, including workforce planning, performance, recruitment, and capability development.
• Oversee financial planning and management, including budget development, monitoring, reporting, and compliance.
• Provide facilities and project management advice, including oversight of minor works, maintenance, and contractor engagement.
• Build networks and contribute to best‑practice corporate services across the school and wider Business Manager community.

Interested? 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 response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.  
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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
  
  MSR687913_26P - Role Description (PDF, 330KB)
  Role Description