About this job
About the School:
Thuringowa State High School opened in 1987, and has developed strong traditions for academic excellence, sporting and cultural achievement and a vibrant community spirit. Our school prides itself on the benefits that come with students attending a smaller school. We believe strongly in our young people, and are committed to providing the very best education and support for them. We have dedicated and enthusiastic staff, committed to personalised education programs. Our staff are committed to providing students with learning opportunities in a safe, supportive and disciplined learning environment. Our values are: together we learn and achieve and no one gets left behind; our purpose is of engaging and empowering students; creating opportunities; and our values are respect, responsibility, safety and community that unite us and guide our behaviours and actions.
About the Role:
The successful applicant will support the Principal and the Executive Team in:
- Financial Management including budget development ensuring financial activities are in accordance with operational plans, guidelines, audit requirement and legislation.
- Human Resource management to include support staff workforce planning, leading change, implementing Performance Development Plans and leading the support staff workforce to be their best.
- Facilities / asset management and assisting the Principal in enhancing facilities within the school and within purchasing policy guidelines.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn many complex programs including the financial and human resources packages used by the Department of Education.
- 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.
- Build networks with other Business Managers, staff and community representatives to ensure the provision of corporate services meets best practice, and act as a role model for talent within the network.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
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 may 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).
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