Business Manager

Join Mansfield State High School as our AO6 Business Manager and lead our corporate services team to success.

With over 3,800 students and 350 staff, we are a thriving and supportive
community committed to excellence in education.

This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact.

About the School:

Mansfield State High School is a vibrant and high-achieving educational institution located in Brisbane. With a proud tradition of academic excellence, we serve a diverse community of over 3,800 students and 350 staff. Our mission is to inspire students to reach their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment. We value collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring our students are well-prepared for the future.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced AO6 Business Manager to join our leadership team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee key corporate services, ensuring the smooth operation of human resources, finance, and facilities management. Working closely with the AO8 Business Manager and the school leadership team, you will play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead human resources operations including recruitment, onboarding, payroll oversight, professional development and return-to-work coordination.
• Manage the cleaning services of the school.
• Oversee the school's finance team, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the Business Manager (AO8) to lead and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

This role would suit a motivated and people-focused leader with a passion for driving excellence in a complex organisational setting.

About You:

We are looking for an individual who thrives in a leadership role and is ready to make a meaningful impact on our school community. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strategic thinking and hands-on operational expertise to support our school's success.

The following attributes will help you excel in this role:

• Proven leadership experience in human resources, finance and cleaning services within a complex organisation, ideally in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence across staff and the wider school community.
• A strategic mindset combined with hands-on operational capability, ready to lead teams, manage change and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a leadership team, with strong problem-solving, planning and organisational skills.

Why Join Us:

At Mansfield State High School, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to a school community that values innovation, excellence, and inclusivity. Join us and help shape the future of education in Queensland.

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 written statement in response to 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.