Business Manager - Blackall State School

Job Reference QLD/CQR682068/26P
Closing date March 25, 2026
Location Central West Qld
Status Permanent
Contact 07 4657 7333

About this job

Who We Are: 

Blackall State School's purpose is to promote the academic, cultural, physical and social development of each child.

Students are encouraged and taught to become self-motivated learners who can work independently, co-operatively and happily to gain the skills they need to make choices about their lives, now, and in the future.

Blackall State School has a whole school focus on achievement and success in academic, sporting, arts and cultural programs.

Our small class sizes ensure we can focus on your child as an individual.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

As the Business Manager, you will have responsibility for leading the financial and facilities operations throughout the school, human resource management of administration, facilities officers and cleaners and operational management of teacher aides.

Responsibilities include:

  • Demonstrate considerable autonomy, ensuring business service outcomes are achieved; leading diverse teams; and playing a proactive role in modelling service delivery and expectations within a dynamic school environment.
  • Provide support and leadership in the provision of a range of executive and administrative support services (e.g.manage multiple tasks and diverse/multidisciplinary work groups with conflicting priorities and timeframes;
  • Interpret departmental policies and oversee training and professional development for school support staff), and recommend and implement changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of those processes and work practices.
  • Lead and manage human resources for school support staff (through the identification of emerging talent, promotion of excellent performance outcomes and mentoring individuals to achieve their professional potential).

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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.