An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Business Manager AO6 level, to work in one of the most unique school settings in Queensland and Australia - Tagai State College.

This position is offered as a temporary position, starting as soon as possible until the end of 2026, with the possibility of extension.

You will support the College Principal and Executive Leadership Team by providing regular strategic advice, analysis and support in relation to Financial Planning, Budgeting, Human Resource Management, and Facility and Asset Management.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Job details

Tagai State College

We are unique, and unlike any other school in Qld. Our 17 school campuses and TAFE facility are spread across 15 islands and 48,000 square kilometres of ocean. We provide education from Kindergarten through to Year 12, on 17 campuses.

Your opportunity

As the Business Manager, you will:

• Provide regular strategic advice and manage the development and delivery of a range of corporate services in accordance with department policy. In line with the school workforce plan as determined by the Principal, lead and inspire the direction setting, development of services, enhancement of school support staff skills and supervision of a diverse and multidisciplinary support staff workforce.
• Actively participate in school management team decision making processes with regard to the provision of corporate services to support school operations and seek out opportunities to challenge existing business services processes, recommending alternative approaches that drive process improvement.

The Business Manager reports to the Principal and liaises with Deputy Principals, Heads of Department and Curriculum Coordinators.

Your Role

• Demonstrate considerable autonomy and play an important role in providing advice which dictates business service delivery outcomes, inspires change and models best practice. Manage conflicting priorities to ensure strategic and sustainable business services outcomes.
• Work in a specialised environment, requiring the development of operational methods, policies, practices and standards to support the school's administrative function.
• Lead and manage human resources for school support staff.
• Manage, monitor and deliver financial processes, including preparation and reviewing of the school budget and performance reporting.
• Manage the provision and application of resources to support the strategic direction of the school.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a leader within formal and informal school and community networks.
• Other responsibilities (as required)

This position would most likely be provided with accommodation, which may be shared - so would suit an individual.

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 2-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.

• FNR696452_26T Role Description (PDF, 324KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants