Business Manager - Rainworth State School

Queensland Department of Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainworth State School is seeking a proactive Business Manager to lead school business operations, oversee financial and administrative functions, and support staff management to ensure efficient use of resources.

The role involves coordinating budgets, payroll, procurement and reporting, and working with the Principal to promote best practice and a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate school business services, adapting processes as needed, interpreting information and resolving operational issues in a complex school environment.
• Provide administrative support through the preparation of reports and correspondence, researching issues, consulting relevant experts and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Supervise school support staff by coordinating workloads, monitoring performance, managing recruitment, induction and training, and overseeing timesheets, leave, rosters and relief arrangements.
• Assist the Principal with budget planning and financial administration, including expenditure monitoring, payroll, purchasing and reporting, while recommending compliant solutions to financial matters.
• Oversee school facilities, grounds maintenance, repairs and resource management, build professional networks to support best practice, and use effective interpersonal skills and empathy when managing sensitive situations and supporting student wellbeing.

Job description

Business Manager - Rainworth State School

Queensland Department of Education – Brisbane QLD

Rainworth State School is seeking an organised and proactive Business Manager to join its school community.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to lead business operations, oversee financial and administrative functions, support staff management and ensure the effective use of school resources.

If you have strong leadership and organisational skills and are passionate about supporting a positive learning environment, we encourage you to apply and make a valuable contribution to the Rainworth State School community!

About us:

Rainworth State School is a friendly and encouraging school that strives to develop each child's unique talents. Our enthusiastic and dedicated teachers work closely with parents to help students achieve their personal goals.

Rainworth sets a high academic standard.We provide activities to extend and support allstudents.

Our comprehensive curriculum is based on the Australian Curriculum which includes the learning areas -Mathematics, English, Science, Humanities & Social Sciences (HASS), The Arts (Dance, Drama, Visual Art, Music), Health & Physical Education,Design & Digital Technologiesand Language(Italianlanguage and culture).

Your opportunity:

• Independently coordinate school business services, adapting processes as needed, interpreting information and resolving operational issues in a complex school environment.
• Provide administrative support through the preparation of reports and correspondence, researching issues, consulting relevant experts and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Supervise school support staff by coordinating workloads, monitoring performance, managing recruitment, induction and training, and overseeing timesheets, leave, rosters and relief arrangements.
• Assist the Principal with budget planning and financial administration, including expenditure monitoring, payroll, purchasing and reporting, while recommending compliant solutions to financial matters.
• Oversee school facilities, grounds maintenance, repairs and resource management, build professional networks to support best practice, and use effective interpersonal skills and empathy when managing sensitive situations and supporting student wellbeing.

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.