Business Manager - Frenchville State School

Job Reference QLD/CQR601671/24T
Closing date November 17, 2024
Location Rockhampton region
Type Full-Time
Contact (07) 4931 5333

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 Frenchville State School

Frenchville State School has a team of highly professional and committed staff, who work diligently to provide an environment that supports each and every student.

A culture of professional collaboration is valued in our school and facilitated by the Leadership Team. Opportunities are provided for team planning, professional learning as well as coaching and mentoring. A strong Professional Learning Community model exists and continues to bring innovative practices into our classrooms and the opportunity for our staff to grow.

About the Role

Frenchville State School is a well regarded school located in North Rockhampton. We are looking for a highly skilled Business Manager to join our team.

This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to lead teams and work with a team on strategic and organisational goals. The Business Manager oversees all financial, operational and administrative functions of the school. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning and financial management skills to ensure the effective use of resources across the site. As Business Manager you will work alongside of the Principal and leadership team to deliver corporate services.

If you are interested in leading strategically, are goal orientated and can identity opportunities and lead change with a positive and supportive energy, we want to hear from you.

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); undertake workforce planning; and oversee a breadth of activities (e.g. recruitment, induction, training, vacancy processing, skill gap analysis, performance management, rehabilitation processes).  Work with the Principal in leading change within the school support staff, ensuring human resource practices conform to current standards and awards/conditions, and individuals thrive in a transforming work environment.

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.

rom 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.