Business Manager

About Merrimac State School
Merrimac State School is a state primary school located on the Queensland Gold Coast between Broadbeach and the Hinterland. The school was established in 1917 as a one-teacher school and has grown over the years to a school catering to students from Prep to Year 6. Merrimac is an inclusive coeducational learning environment.
The school is characterised by its original one-teacher school building, set amidst a bushland environment neighbouring international level golf courses. The school maintains its natural setting whilst developing up to date learning environments catering to world class educational opportunities for all students. The Prep environment is exclusive for Prep learning. Students in Years 1 to 6 access the rest of the school.
About the Role
As the Business Manager you will have responsibility for the following:

- Operate autonomously in the provision of business services to the school.
- Provide a comprehensive range of administrative support (e.g. preparation of reports and correspondence) and identify problems, conduct research, seek expert advice, recommend solutions.
- Support the Principal with the preparation and administration of the budget, undertaking day to day financial activities (e.g. reviewing school expenditure, managing payroll and purchasing, producing financial reports from OneSchool, Payments and Receipts); seeking external expert financial advice when appropriate; proposing alternatives for managing the school's financial resources; and suggesting courses of action to routine and non-routine financial matters that comply with legislation and policy.
- Monitor and provide advice to the Principal on facilities and ground maintenance (e.g. 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. Interpret the likely reactions of others to emotional situations and recognise opportunities in which students may be better supported in their school environment. Other responsibilities (as required)
- Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the Principal or nominated delegate.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- A maximum of one page resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor);
- A maximum of two page written response telling us why you are interested in the role and outlining your suitability for the role addressing the 'How you will be assessed'.

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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