Kingsthorpe State School is seeking a highly organised and solutions-focused Business Manager to join our team.

You will work closely with the Principal and leadership team to ensure efficient systems, strong financial management, and high-quality administrative support and plays a key role in ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of the school.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values teamwork, flexibility and contributing to a positive, student-focused 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 Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.77FTE), 56 hours per fortnight.

Job details

Who We Are: 

At Kingsthorpe State School, children receive an education in a safe and respectful learning environment.

Behaviour expectations are taught and acknowledged using the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) philosophy. Our school motto “Education is Life” reminds us that learning is a lifelong process and opens opportunities for all of us.

We prioritise English and Mathematics in all year levels as well as offering a range of extra-curricular activities.

Step Into Your Next Chapter: 

• 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.
• Assist the Principal with the preparation of the school budget and administer day to day financial matters (i.e. accounts payable/receivable, corporate card monitoring, reconciliations, banking). Input and export data to/from OneSchool for the Principal, to assist with budgeting and financial management.

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

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 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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR688770_26T Role Description (PDF, 332KB)
  Role Description