About this job
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities and capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high-performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
Your Role:
As the Business Manager you will manage the delivery of corporate service functions across the unit ensuring compliance, priorities and adherence to timeframes are achieved and provide professional, advisory and executive support to the Executive Director.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensure effective management and workflow of the unit's administrative support teams and resources while maintaining high level service to clients ensuring adherence to departmental policy, practices and procedures to achieve business objectives.
- Provide strategic and operational advice to the Executive Director and Directors in identifying and addressing current and emerging corporate governance and organisational issues which directly impact on the effectiveness, quality service delivery and the achievement of outcomes.
- Manage, monitor and analyse the budget for the unit and report accurate advice relative to budgetary performance to the Executive Director, Directors, senior management and departmental officers.
- Undertake complex research (including financial and non-financial performance), analysis and prepare reports, recommendations, submissions, briefing notes and corporate correspondence on a broad range of issues on behalf of the Executive Director and Directors.
- Develop, implement, monitor and maintain the unit's corporate systems, procedures and policies that ensure the delivery of quality outcomes and continuous improvement relative to purchasing and logistics, asset management, financial systems and reporting, and human resource management and administration systems.
About You:
We are looking for:
- Proven experience in a similar management role, with a track record of delivering exceptional corporate services.
- High-level organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership capabilities and experience managing teams.
- Understanding of the public sector context and a familiarity with government processes.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please submit a brief resume and cover letter outlining your interest, experience and suitability against the requirements of the role. Please note that the selection panel will not contact referees without advising candidates first.
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).
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