Business Manager

6 days ago

Baralaba Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Baralaba State School is looking for a motivated individual to join our management team.

The primary responsibilities of this role will focus on finance and HR, with support and training provided by the previous Business Manager as required. Baralaba State School is a vibrant rural school with strong ties to the Woorabinda community, creating a diverse and unique working environment.

As the Business Manager, you will have the opportunity to be part of a positive school community, contribute to meaningful outcomes, and help drive operational excellence.

Apply now to join our dedicated team.

This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.80FTE), 58 hours per fortnight.

About the School

At Baralaba State School, we value our staff and recognise that their wellbeing and morale are central to student achievement, strong school relationships, and successful change. We actively support our team through the Happy School program, providing weekly expert-written articles with practical strategies to reduce stress, improve wellbeing, manage change, work effectively with others, and engage students. By equipping our staff with tools to enhance work-life balance, productivity, and a positive mindset, we create a thriving environment where both staff and students can succeed.

Your Responsibilities

As the Business Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Operate autonomously to undertake day to day office procedures within well-defined policies (e.g. reception, arranging appointments, correspondence, maintaining school records and general administration); and utilise information and management systems (e.g. OneSchool) to support effective and efficient reporting and administration.
  • Undertake the day to day supervision and management of school support staff, including monitoring workloads and performance (working in collaboration with the Principal for any difficult performance management situations); identifying workforce capability requirements; and role modelling performance standards.
  • Oversee the signatories/approval of timesheets, leave applications, rosters, and arrange relief for school support staff; and organise, undertake and coordinate the recruitment, induction and training of school support staff.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
  • Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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.

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