Make a meaningful contribution to the effective operation of our school.

We are seeking an experienced, organised and solutions-focused Business Manager to join our school leadership team and provide high-quality corporate services and administrative support to the Principal.

This is a varied and rewarding role for a professional who enjoys working across finance, human resources, facilities, administration and stakeholder engagement, and who can confidently manage competing priorities in a busy school environment. You will play an important role in ensuring the school's administrative and business operations are efficient, compliant and responsive to the needs of staff, students and the wider school community.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About us:

Home Hill State School has ten classes from Prep to Year 6 in the North Queensland Region.  It is located approximately one-hundred kilometres north of Bowen and south of Townsville. The Bruce Highway passes through the township of Home Hill. Home Hill is a rural farming community of the Burdekin Shire and is predominately a sugar cane growing district with a sugar mill. The district is made up of neighbouring townships of Ayr, Home Hill and other smaller centres.  Home Hill is situated on the southern side of the Burdekin River and a short ten minute drive north across the Burdekin Bridge to its 'twin town' of Ayr. At Home Hill State School, we value learning, develop positive relationships and establish high standards of behaviours in a safe supportive environment.  Emphasis is placed on fostering favourable attitudes to learning and developing skills in literacy, numeracy and communication as well as those physical and social skills that will allow each child to take his/her place in the present and future society.

Your opportunity:

As the Business Manager you will be responsible for the effective and efficient administrative management of the school by providing corporate services and administrative support to the Principal.

You will work within well-defined guidelines to provide advice and offer solutions to key stakeholders (external and internal) on business related problems (e.g. human resources, finance and facilities management), and have responsibility for autonomously delivering on priorities, seeking expert advice, adapting processes, problem solving and providing solutions according to clear outcomes, with regular guidance by the Principal.

The role combines front-office administration with Business Manager responsibilities, with the successful applicant independently managing the school office.

Responsibilities:

• Administration: Manage day-to-day school administration, records, correspondence, appointments and systems such as OneSchool.
• Staff Management: Supervise and support school support staff, including workloads, performance, rosters, leave, recruitment, induction and training.
• Finance: Support the Principal with budgeting and manage daily financial processes including accounts, payments, reconciliations, banking and corporate card monitoring.
• Facilities & Assets: Coordinate school resources, assets, maintenance, repairs, grounds and minor works, including engaging external providers when required.
• Technology: Coordinate maintenance and technical support for school technology and equipment.
• Documentation & Communication: Prepare reports, minutes, newsletters, policies, correspondence, publications and other school documentation.
• Priorities & Problem Solving: Manage competing priorities, respond to enquiries, adapt to changing requirements and provide practical solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build positive relationships with staff, students, parents, departmental representatives and the wider school community.
• Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Work with relevant networks and stakeholders to ensure school business operations meet departmental, legislative and compliance requirements.

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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
• 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.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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.

• Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR698764_26E - Role Description (PDF, 318KB)
  Role Description