Business Manager - Coominya State School

Job Reference QLD/MSR604574/24T
Closing date December 1, 2024
Location Ipswich region
Type Part-Time
Contact (07) 5426 5111

About this job

About Coominya State School

Located in the picturesque rural town of Coominya, west of Wivenhoe Dam, Coominya State School offers flexible, innovative and individualised instruction through our multi-age environments.

We have a large outdoor teaching and play area, two sporting ovals, a tennis court, and both a junior and senior playground. Our large teaching spaces are complimented by the most well-resourced library in the region. We host a playgroup every Wednesday and have before and after school care on site.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to the whole child; supporting our students' academic achievement and social and emotional development. Our dedicated teaching team works in partnership with our parents, P&C and support staff, including Social Worker, Speech Language Pathologist, Guidance Officer and Chaplain.

About the Role

Responsibilities include:

  • Operate autonomously to undertake day to day office procedures within well-defined policies (e.g. reception, arranging appointments, correspondence, maintaining school records and general administration); and utilise information and management systems (e.g. OneSchool) to support effective and efficient reporting and administration.
  • Undertake the day to day supervision and management of school support staff, including monitoring workloads and performance (working in collaboration with the Principal for any difficult performance management situations); identifying workforce capability requirements; and role modelling performance standards.
  • Oversee the signatories/approval of timesheets, leave applications, rosters, and arrange relief for school support staff; and organise, undertake and coordinate the recruitment, induction and training of school support staff. 
  • Assist the Principal with the preparation of the school budget and administer day to day financial matters (i.e. accounts payable/receivable, corporate card monitoring, reconciliations, banking). Input and export data to/from OneSchool for the Principal, to assist with budgeting and financial management.

At Coominya State School, the Business Manager reports directly to the Principal.

Experience with One School and finance software is preferred by not required.

Please see attached role description for full responsibilities.

Job inquiries to Lauren Wyatt, Business Manager, lwyat28@eq.edu.au or (07) 5426 5111.

How to Apply:

  • Interested applicants should submit a resume and the contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current supervisor.
  • Applicants will also need to submit a maximum two page written response addressing how they have demonstrated each of the key capabilities below:
    • Supports strategic direction - Knowledge and experience in administrative, financial, human resource and facilities management practices.
    • Achieves results - Ability to effectively manage resources and technology systems to achieve agreed goals. Interpret and apply legislation, policy and procedures relating to an education environment.
    • Supports productive working relationships - Ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and community to ensure efficient and effective services.
    • Displays personal drive and integrity - Shows initiative and does what is required in the provision of quality services and supports the school management team and community.
    • Communicates with influence - Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills inc. the ability to consult and negotiate with all clients

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). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

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). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.