Business Manager - Crestmead State School

Queensland Government; Beaudesert; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Crestmead State School is seeking a highly capable Business Manager to join our leadership team. This role leads operational excellence, oversees financial management, workforce processes, and compliance to support the school's vision and day-to-day functioning.

Reporting to the Principal, you will build partnerships with staff, families and the community, drive strategic planning, budgeting and reporting, and guide organisational change to sustain high standards of learning and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience leading school operations and business planning.
• Strong budgeting and financial reporting skills.
• Ability to develop procedures and manage change.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on business operations to support school objectives.
• Lead workforce management including recruitment, induction and development.
• Oversee budget preparation, reporting and financial analysis.
• Foster relationships with staff, families and the wider community.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Workforce management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Crestmead State School is seeking a highly capable and strategic Business Manager to join our leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing professional who can lead operational excellence while supporting the school's vision. We are seeking a proactive and solutions-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds positive relationships and contributes strongly to a culture of high expectations, professionalism and support.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal and leadership team to oversee financial management, workforce processes, compliance, administration and operational planning, ensuring the effective day-to-day functioning of the school.

About Us

Crestmead State School is a large, co-educational Queensland state primary school located in Logan, catering to students from Prep to Year 6.

The school focuses on academic excellence, student wellbeing and creating a safe, inclusive learning environment where every child can succeed.

Guided by its values of Excellence, Positivity and Community, Crestmead State School promotes positive relationships, high learning expectations and strong partnerships with families and the wider community.

Your Opportunity

• Provide strategic advice on business operations and service delivery, managing competing priorities, developing effective procedures and resolving complex operational challenges to support the school's objectives.
• Lead workforce management for school support staff, including recruitment, induction, training, performance management, staff development and succession planning, while working with the Principal to guide organisational change.
• Oversee financial management, including budget preparation, financial reporting and analysis, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies and recommending improvements to financial practices.
• Build strong relationships with school staff, parents, students and community stakeholders, promoting collaboration, interpreting departmental policies, supporting professional development and encouraging innovative practices and high-quality service delivery.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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

Education & Training