Business Manager, Bray Park State High School

**About the School**:
At Bray Park State High School we encourage students to 'Challenge the Unknown' by cultivating a supportive, innovative community of learners. Each student has individual learning goals and we aim to help students achieve these goals by providing a challenging, diverse curriculum and high quality learning experiences.
About the Role

**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), andrecommend 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, vacancyprocessing, 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 standardsand awards/conditions, and individuals thrive in a transforming work environment.
- Contribute to financial planning processes including developing, planning, monitoring and reviewing the annualschool budget, regularly reporting to the school management team and ensuring that financial activities complywith legislation and policy. Conduct analysis and provide information and advice to the Principal regarding theschool's financial situation.
- Provide facilities management advice and project management (e.g. evaluate new work and renovation projectsin collaboration with the Principal; negotiate with external contractors; make recommendations and decisions incollaboration with the Principal; manage and review the Minor Works, grounds maintenance, and grounds improvement budgets). Consider alternative pathways for more effective and sustainable resource utilisation.
- Build networks with other Business Managers, staff and community representatives to ensure the provision ofcorporate services meets best practice, and act as a role model for talent within the network.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

**How to Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 2-page response outlining your skills and abilities relevant to the role. You can use the 'your role' section as a guide.

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.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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