Business Manager

2 days ago

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

Bundaberg West State School is seeking an experienced and motivated Business Manager to join our leadership team and play a key role in the efficient delivery of corporate and administrative services that support our school's daily operations. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and community-focused school environment.

Apply now to become a valued member of our team and help shape the success of our school.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.77FTE), 53 hours per fortnight.

Who We Are
Bundaberg West State School is a proud primary school located in the heart of Bundaberg, Queensland. We offer a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for students from Prep to Year 6, underpinned by a strong commitment to academic achievement, personal growth, and community values. Our school is known for its welcoming atmosphere, dedicated and experienced staff, and a genuine focus on supporting every child to reach their full potential, both in the classroom and beyond.

Step Into Your Next Chapter

  • 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.
  • Assist the Principal with the preparation of the school budget and administer day to day financial matters (i.e. accounts payable/receivable, corporate card monitoring, reconciliations, banking). Input and export data to/from OneSchool for the Principal, to assist with budgeting and financial management.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a 1-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.

Occupational group
Administration

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