About this job
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Crescent Lagoon State School
Crescent Lagoon State School is a Band 8 school, catering for approximately 440 students from Preparatory to Year 6. The school is set on approximately one hectare, bounded by Eton street, North Street Extended and Willis Streets and services the western suburbs of Rockhampton and nearby outer areas. There is a range of cultural, racial, social and economic backgrounds in the Crescent Lagoon State School population.
About the Role
Permanent Part-time (0.2FTE) Business Manager position, job sharing with substantive 0.8 Business Manager. Also includes temporary 0.8 A04 position for 12 months, unless otherwise determined.
As Business Manager, the successful candidate will oversee financial management alongside a range of responsibilities, including Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) and the efficient management of front office operations.
Operating within a primary school setting, this role requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy. Reporting directly to the Principal, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the school's strategic objectives.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Demonstrated experience in financial management and budgeting, ideally within an educational or similar setting.
- Knowledge of WH&S regulations, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge, with demonstrated capacity to manage responsibilities effectively.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and support staff
- Proficiency in using OneSchool or similar systems for financial reporting and school administration.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work autonomously.
Our ideal candidate would possess the following attributes:
- Be a strong communicator;
- Have superior time management skills;
- Have previous experience relevant to the role.
It would be advantageous if the candidate had:
- Previous experience in a Queensland school setting
- Knowledge of Queensland Department of Education policies and procedures
- Knowledge and skills with maintenance of schools' website and social media, or the ability to quickly acquire this skill
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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 response to the How you will be assessed section of 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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
sued 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.