Northern Peninsula Area State College is seeking an experienced and dynamic Business Manager to lead and strengthen the capability of the administration team across finance, human resources and infrastructure within this complex multi-campus environment.

The successful applicant will bring strong leadership capability, sound business management experience, and the ability to work effectively in a remote and culturally diverse setting.

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a vibrant and growing College community where cultural identity, connection and education are deeply valued, and where your leadership will make a lasting impact.

Job details

About our School:

Northern Peninsula Area State College is a unique and culturally rich multi-campus K-12 educational setting located in Bamaga, at the tip of Cape York Peninsula. The College serves the communities of Bamaga, Injinoo, Umagico, New Mapoon and Seisia and is deeply grounded in the strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage of the region, including families with connections to Saibai, Badu and other Torres Strait Islander communities.

Operating across three campuses—Ama Mary Eseli Injinoo Campus, Bamaga Junior Campus and Bamaga Senior Campus—the College provides a truly immersive educational experience, strongly aligned with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage in one of Queensland's most remote locations, while offering teachers meaningful, career-defining opportunities. With approximately 60 staff across teaching and administration, the College continues to grow and evolve to deliver high-quality education and meaningful outcomes for students and the community.

The Northern Peninsula Area State College community is made up of people who identify strongly with Aboriginal culture, Torres Strait Islander culture and non-Indigenous cultures. Many local families originate from Saibai Island and Badu Island, as well as other Torres Strait Islands. The College currently has approximately 60 registered teachers in teaching, and administrative roles across all campuses and continues to grow and adapt to deliver a quality education service in one of Queensland's most remote regions.

About the Role:

• Provide strategic advice and lead the delivery of corporate services in line with departmental policy and the school workforce plan.
• Lead, develop and support a diverse administration workforce, enhancing capability and service delivery.
• Contribute to school leadership decision-making and identify opportunities to improve and streamline business processes.

In this pivotal leadership role, you will work closely with the Principal and executive leadership team to ensure the effective delivery of corporate and operational services that support teaching and learning across all campuses.

Please note: Subsidised housing may be available for the successful candidate, pending application approval.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage corporate services across finance, human resources, facilities and administration to support effective school operations.
• Provide strategic advice and develop improved systems, policies and processes in a complex multi-functional environment.
• Oversee financial management, including budgeting, reporting, compliance and strategic financial planning.
• Lead workforce planning and manage school support staff, including recruitment, development and performance.
• Manage facilities, assets and operational resources to support school priorities.
• Provide high-level advice on HR, WHS and operational service delivery matters.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration and service delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement, change management and a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

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

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.

• FNR693108_26T - Role Description (PDF, 321KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants