Business Operations Manager

1 week ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time
Job Description

**Job Title:** Business Manager

**Job Summary:** We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Business Manager to join our administrative team and contribute to our mission of excellence in education.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Oversee the financial, operational, and administrative functions of the school.
  • Manage the delivery of a range of corporate services, support educational management activities, and lead the development of systemic change.
  • Supervise school support staff, including monitoring workloads and performance, identifying workforce capability requirements, and role modeling performance standards.
  • Oversee the signatories/approval of timesheets, leave applications, rosters, arrange relief, and organize, undertake, and coordinate the recruitment, induction, and training of school support staff.
  • Support the Principal with the preparation and administration of the budget, undertaking day-to-day financial activities, seeking external expert financial advice when appropriate, and proposing alternatives for managing the school's financial resources.
  • Monitor and provide advice to the Principal on facilities and ground maintenance, including advising on minor works and repairs schedules, negotiating with contractors, facilitating repairs, and overseeing expenditure of planned and unplanned maintenance budgets.
  • Manage the purchase, maintenance, and repair of resources/equipment in accordance with guidelines, and identify opportunities to generate greater resource sustainability.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills, empathy, self-awareness, and the ability to build trust when dealing with sensitive situations.

**Requirements:**

  • Strong leadership, strategic planning, and financial management skills.
  • Ability to operate autonomously in a complex environment, interpreting information and adapting processes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with stakeholders.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, with a focus on achieving shared goals and objectives.
  • Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks effectively, with a focus on meeting deadlines and delivering results.

**Working with Us:**

The Queensland Government is a family-inclusive workplace, and we welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment, and we encourage applicants to share any support needs they may have to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.



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