We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Business Manager to join our school team and play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of our school.

Working closely with the Principal, the successful applicant will coordinate school administration, financial processes, staff support, facilities management and communication with families and the wider school community.

This is a diverse and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to work independently, demonstrate initiative and make a meaningful contribution to a positive school environment.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.24FTE), 17.5 hours per fortnight, from Term 1 2027 until 10 December 2027 unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About us:

At Mungallala State School we provide an extremely high level of quality educational experiences for all students that places a great emphasis on literacy and numeracy skill development.

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are also a focus of our school - with each student having access to a laptop aswell as a range of STEM resources including sphero's, beebot's, iPads and robotic kits.

We develop a pride in self, school and community by instilling values such as respect and dignity, partnerships, diversity and inclusiveness, leadership and accountability and personal ethics.

We run a State Delivered Kindergarten program five days per fortnight. 

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.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day school administration, reception, records, correspondence and information systems, including OneSchool.
• Supervise and coordinate school support staff, including workloads, rosters, recruitment, induction, training and performance.
• Assist the Principal with budgeting, financial administration, reporting and reconciliations.
• Coordinate school resources, assets, facilities, maintenance and technology support.
• Prepare and review school documents, reports, minutes and communications.
• Manage competing priorities, resolve administrative issues and adapt to changing needs.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, students, departmental representatives and the wider community.
• Ensure corporate services comply with relevant school policies, departmental procedures and legislative requirements.

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

About You:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can confidently manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Has experience in administration, finance or business operations.
• Is comfortable using digital systems and willing to learn departmental processes, including OneSchool.
• Enjoys working collaboratively in a small, supportive school community.
• Demonstrates flexibility, initiative and a commitment to supporting student learning.

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 1-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.

• DSR704159_26T - Role Description (PDF, 318KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants