Business Manager

About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Tallebudgera State School
Tallebudgera State School is the heart of the local community, situated in a picturesque rural setting while being close to the coast. Our school is known for welcoming and helpful staff and an involved community. Parents, carers, community members and school staff work closely together to help children to succeed.
Our dedicated, expert professional team maintain high expectations of student behaviour and effort, resulting in a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment. Teachers implement the Australian National Curriculum using highly effective teaching methods and provide additional help and extension opportunities to children when needed.
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), and recommend 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, vacancy processing, 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 standards and awards/conditions, and individuals thrive in a transforming work environment.

Business Manager is a high responsibility and complex role and experience in the Department of Education is desirable for this temporary appointment.
Refer to the role description for details of the requirements of the role.
**Interested? To Apply**:

- Submit a resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history) (maximum 2 pages); and
- A written statement demonstrating your suitability for the role in consideration of the competencies and work profile outlined in the role description. The written statement should address your capability to: 1. Work positively and productively with others 2. To perform the work responsibilities of the role 3. To work in line with Department of Education and school strategies, policies, guidelines, procedures etc. and be organised using those three points as headings (maximum 2 pages total).

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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