About this job
About Us:
Bellbird Park State Secondary College is one of Queensland's newest secondary schools. The school opened in January 2017 for year 7 students only and our inaugural year 12 cohort graduated in 2022. There are currently 1800 students enrolled at BPSSC. Our vision is: At BPSSC we nurture students to be resilient and ambitious participants in their own futures and communities. Our purpose is: At BPSSC we embrace equity and are dedicated to supporting every student to achieve growth and success. Our staff are passionate and committed to helping students achieve their potential - whatever their ability, wherever they live, whatever their background, no-matter their starting point.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Executive Principal, the Business Manager will provide high level strategic advice and manage the development and delivery of a range of corporate services in accordance with department policy. The BM will actively participate in school management team decision making processes with regard to the provision of corporate services to support school operations.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- 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, and where problem resolution is frequent (demanding the conceptualisation, identification and development of ideas, detailed analysis of alternative courses of action and devising action plans to overcome the challenges of a complex school environment).
Highly desirable skills and experience;
- Proven experience in a similar management role, with a track record of delivering exceptional corporate services.
- High-level organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership capabilities and experience managing teams.
- Understanding of the public sector context and a familiarity with government processes.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply:
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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