Business Manager - Education Futures Institute - Mount Isa Campus

Job Reference QLD/CO591247/24T
Closing date October 1, 2024
Location North West Qld
Type Full-Time
Contact 0436 666 282

About this job

About the Department of Education:

The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economic and social development of Queensland. The department delivers world-class education services to all students and contributes to the achievement of Queensland's employment, skills and economic priorities. DoE is a large and diverse organisation with a united commitment to teaching and learning environments that are centered around child, student, and staff wellbeing and safety.

As the Department of Education enters an exciting phase implementing the new education strategy, Equity and Excellence: Realising the potential of every student, we are investing in the capability of educational leaders and teachers through a new Education Futures Institute, tasked with empowering educators and leaders to build professional expertise across their careers through high-quality, targeted development opportunities.

Your Role:

The Business Manager (Capability, NQR) will work closely with the Senior Principal Capability and Director Capability and be able to proactively manage operational work and strategic considerations for the Mount Isa campus. We're looking for an engaging and dynamic contributor to support the team in operational, strategic financial and human resources perspectives. 
The role requires experience in regular and timely budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong knowledge of financial management and human resources skills, The Business Manager will work as an integral member of the regional team and play a key role in liaising and providing outstanding customer service for staff and teams in schools and across the region.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the regional campus (Mount Isa), ensuring efficiency in office procedures and systems, priorities are met, deadlines achieved and the office functions effectively. 
  • Monitor and report on corporate compliance and budget performance of the region and actively participate in the development of business plans and budget submissions in consultation with senior officers and other staff. 
  • Coordinate the development, implementation, operation and continuous improvement of the region's systems, corporate policies and procedures related to purchasing, asset management systems, financial systems and reporting, human resource management and administration systems.
  • Work with stakeholders to ensure the effective management, and maintenance of site facilities and resources including fleet, to ensure effective management and use of available resources.

The ideal applicant is someone who:

  • Has outstanding communication and customer service skills.
  • Brings high level organisation and problem solving to prioritise and manage tasks.
  • Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Content Manager and MS Teams; exposure to SAP would be beneficial.
  • Enjoys working with a diverse team to deliver outcomes and make a positive impact in education.

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 maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role in response to the attached role description and within the context of the role as described above.

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. #LI-PRIORITY 

cess 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. #LI-PRIORITY