Business Manager - Tivoli State School

education; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tivoli State School in Ipswich is seeking a dedicated Business Manager to lead day-to-day administrative and corporate services. You will work with the Principal and supervise school support staff while managing finances, HR processes, and facilities.

Your strong organizational and communication skills will support a positive school environment. Applicants should attach a resume and a 1-page statement addressing the role description, with referees who can speak to your relevant history.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and advisory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial administration for the school.
• Coordinate human resource processes and staff records.
• Manage facilities and support services across the site.
• Supervise school support staff and allocate workloads.
• Provide practical advice and support to staff and stakeholders.

Job description

About Us:Tivoli State School is a small Prep to Year 6 primary school located on the outskirts of Ipswich. We are proud of the high expectations we hold for every student as we work together to develop confident, capable and successful learners. Our school is built on a strong sense of belonging, and our close-knit community is something truly special. Many who discover Tivoli describe it as one of Ipswich's best-kept secrets.About the Role:Working closely with the Principal, the Business Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administrative and corporate services functions of the school, including financial administration, human resource processes, facilities management and the supervision of school support staff.This role requires someone who can:Work autonomously within established departmental policies and procedures.Manage competing priorities.Solve problems; andProvide practical advice and support to school staff and stakeholders.Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to supporting a positive and effective school environment, are essential.Interested? To Apply: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.Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.