About this job
About the School
Mulgildie State School is a small rural primary school in Mulgildie, Queensland, offering education from Prep to Year 6 in a supportive and inclusive environment. With a close‑knit community and personalised learning approach, the school focuses on student achievement and strong partnerships between families, staff and the local community.
Your Opportunity
As the Business Manager you will interpret and analyse business plans and work alongside the Principal to deliver a range of corporate services. You will manage the timely delivery of organisational executive and administrative support; frequently identify opportunities to adapt processes; supervise the support staff workforce; and encourage an environment in which quality services are delivered by demonstrating best practice, inspiring change and influencing key stakeholders. The Business Manager reports directly to the Principal.
About the Role
Responsibilities include:
- Operate autonomously to undertake day to day office procedures within well-defined policies (e.g. reception, arranging appointments, correspondence, maintaining school records and general administration); and utilise information and management systems (e.g. OneSchool) to support effective and efficient reporting and administration.
- Undertake the day to day supervision and management of school support staff, including monitoring workloads and performance (working in collaboration with the Principal for any difficult performance management situations); identifying workforce capability requirements; and role modelling performance standards.
- Oversee the signatories/approval of timesheets, leave applications, rosters, and arrange relief for school support staff; and organise, undertake and coordinate the recruitment, induction and training of school support staff.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
About You
- Demonstrates a high level of communication skills.
- Proven ability to work harmoniously within a team environment as well as work independently to achieve quality outcomes.
- Demonstrates professional discretion.
- Excellent organisational skills are essential to this role, including time management skills.
- Ability to be flexible, adaptive and dynamic.
Mandatory Requirements
- A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card), or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume (maximum 2 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1 page written statement in response to the attached role description. Tell us why you are interested in this role. This should not be re-statement of your resume; it's your opportunity to tell us about yourself, highlighting your transferable skills and experience, including what you'll bring to the role.
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.