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 Doomadgee State School
Doomadgee State School aims to empower students towards a Life of Choice by delivering the Australian Curriculum through context-rich units that resonate with their experiences. Our vision includes crafting engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences deeply connected to community and country, fostering cultural appreciation and academic growth.
Collaboration is at our core, seeking partnerships with the community and stakeholders to improve student learning outcomes and enhance overall school engagement. Through these alliances, we strive to create a nurturing environment that instils resilience, cultural pride, and a love for learning in our students. By blending academic excellence with community connectivity, we are committed to shaping well-rounded individuals ready to make informed choices and embrace a future filled with possibilities. Together, we embark on a transformative journey towards educational excellence and equity.
About the Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide regular strategic advice and manage the development and delivery of a range of corporate services in accordance with department policy. In line with the school workforce plan as determined by the Principal, lead and inspire the direction setting, development of services, enhancement of school support staff skills and supervision of a diverse and multidisciplinary support staff workforce.
- Actively participate in school management team decision making processes with regard to the provision of corporate services to support school operations and seek out opportunities to challenge existing business services processes, recommending alternative approaches that drive process improvement.
- 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).
The Business Manager reports to the Principal and liaises with Deputy Principals, Heads of Department and Principal Project Officers.
The role is situated within the Discrete Community of Doomadgee and as such accommodation is limited the school's leadership team will work with suitable candidates to overcome any accommodation challenges that may arise. Possible solutions include FIFO and remote working arrangements.
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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
;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.