Business Manager - Malanda State School

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Malanda State School is seeking an organised and proactive Business Manager to join our leadership team. You will support the school by managing administrative operations, supervising support staff, and assisting in budget preparation to support the whole school community.

We value collaborative, inclusive leadership and a calm, solution‑focused approach to everyday challenges within a dynamic education environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive range of administrative support.
• Undertake the day to day supervision and management of school support staff, including monitoring workloads and performance.
• Demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills, empathy, self-awareness and the ability to build trust when dealing with sensitive situations.
• Support the Principal with the preparation and administration of the budget.

Job description

Malanda State School is seeking an organised, proactive and collaborative Business Manager to join our leadership team.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

About Us

We are an outward-facing school (Dr. George Otero BC) which works closely with the entire community to deliver the best service possible. We are outperforming the nation in all areas - and the pride in the school is evidenced by our people, who ‘Work with Pleasure'.

About The Role

This key role supports the effective operation of our school through managing human, financial and physical resources, while maintaining positive relationships with staff, families and the wider community.

You would be joining our supportive and diverse school community.

Responsibilities Include

• Provide a comprehensive range of administrative support.
• Undertake the day to day supervision and management of school support staff, including monitoring workloads and performance.
• Demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills, empathy, self-awareness and the ability to build trust when dealing with sensitive situations.
• Support the Principal with the preparation and administration of the budget.

Please refer to 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.

Occupational group

Education & Training