Springfield Central State High School is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Business Manager to join our team. We are seeking a dedicated professional who demonstrates strong leadership, financial and operational management skills and the ability to foster positive working relationships across a diverse school community.

This is a temporary full-time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About the School:

Springfield Central State High School is a dynamic and inclusive learning community where students are inspired to strive for excellence in all aspects of their education. Our school is committed to empowering young people with the skills, values, and confidence to succeed in an ever-evolving world. Through a high standard of academic achievement, innovative teaching practices, and a strong culture of respect and responsibility, we nurture students who are prepared for life beyond school, whether in further education, careers, or global opportunities.

Your role:

As the Business Manager, you will be responsible for providing strategic and operational Financial Leadership across the school. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate school financial activities ensuring the delivery of a range of high quality, cost effective and innovative services by providing leadership, guidance and support to staff.
• Develop, implement and monitor financial services in consultation with the Business Manager, Principal and leadership team to ensure school financial needs are met and comply with departmental and governmental legislation, policies and procedures
• Ensure the integrity of the school's financial functions by completing necessary, regular financial management oversight activities and monitor financial performance.
• Manage the provision and application of financial resources to support the strategic direction of the school in a dynamic environment and provide advice on a range of financial services, which may include school financial reporting, budget management, procurement management, banking, accounts receivable and payable processing, debt collection and asset management and accounting for commercial activities.
• Manage school financial activities to effectively analyse and report on financial performance against agreed objectives through the development of monitoring and reporting systems.
• Implement systems and processes to ensure the financial integrity of business operations and make recommendations to the Business Manager and Principal on modifications and improvements where necessary.
• Develop and deliver training to staff regarding school financial management to ensure that services provided support the educational management activities of the school.
• Support the Business Manager and Principal with Budget monitoring and expenditure, SRS and user pays activity oversight and management.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR691153 - Role Description (PDF, 395KB)
  Role Description