Eagleby State School is seeking a highly capable and strategic Business Manager to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing professional who can lead operational excellence while supporting the school's vision of Growing Brains, Nurturing Minds, Unlocking Potential. We are seeking a proactive and solutions-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds positive relationships and contributes strongly to a culture of high expectations, professionalism and support.

Job details

About our School:

Eagleby State School is a Prep-6 school committed to equity, excellence and belonging. Our school community is diverse, vibrant and relationship-focused, and we work intentionally to create calm, structured and supportive learning environments where all students can thrive. We are proud of the strong culture we are building across our school and value staff who are proactive, relational and committed to supporting positive outcomes for students and the wider school community. At Eagleby State School, we are committed to strong systems, clarity, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal and leadership team to oversee financial management, workforce processes, compliance, administration and operational planning, ensuring the effective day-to-day functioning of the school.

The Business Manager will:

• Lead and manage the school's operational and administrative functions.
• Provide strategic advice and support to the Principal and leadership team.
• Oversee financial management, budgeting, procurement and resource allocation processes.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures and governance requirements.
• Lead workforce management processes, including recruitment, onboarding and staffing administration.
• Support effective facilities, asset and risk management practices.
• Build positive relationships with staff, families, P&C and external providers.
• Contribute to strategic school improvement priorities through strong operational leadership.
• Lead and support administration staff to ensure high-quality service delivery across the school.

Key Skills and Attributes; we are seeking a candidate who:

• Demonstrates strong operational, organisational and strategic capability.
• Has experience in financial management, budgeting and resource planning.
• Understands governance, compliance and departmental processes.
• Can lead workforce and administrative systems effectively.
• Builds positive and professional relationships with staff, families and stakeholders.
• Is highly organised, solutions-focused and able to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrates initiative, professionalism and sound judgement.
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced and high-expectations environment.
• Contributes positively to school culture and continuous improvement processes.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Why Join Eagleby State School?

• Join a supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Work within a school committed to strong culture, clarity and improvement.
• Contribute meaningfully to the operational success of a growing school community.
• Be part of a school that values relationships, professionalism and teamwork.
• Help support positive outcomes for students, staff and families through strong operational leadership.

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 written statement in response to 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.

• SER689835_26T - Role Description (PDF, 332KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants