Business Manager - Windaroo Valley State High School

Queensland Government; Beaudesert; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Windaroo Valley State High School is seeking an experienced Business Manager (AO6) to lead the school's corporate services and provide high-level advice to the Principal and leadership team. This key leadership role ensures the effective management of finance, human resources, administration, facilities and assets in alignment with the school's strategic priorities to support positive student outcomes.

You will lead budgeting, financial reporting, compliance and risk management, recruitment and

Qualifications

• Experience leading corporate services within a school or public sector environment.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, and reporting skills.
• Proven ability to develop and implement HR, administration and facilities strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance, HR, administration, facilities and asset management.
• Provide strategic business advice to the Principal and leadership team.
• Manage budgets, financial reporting, compliance and risk.
• Lead recruitment, workforce planning, staff development and performance management.
• Oversee facilities, maintenance, assets and contractors.
• Improve systems and processes to support efficient school operations.
• Lead change, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with staff, families, government and community stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Finance management

HR management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

ERP software

Budgeting tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Business Manager (AO6) to lead the school’s corporate services and provide high-level advice to the Principal and leadership team. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the effective management of the school’s finance, human resources, administration, facilities and assets. You will work closely with the Principal and leadership team to ensure resources, people and business services are aligned with the school’s strategic priorities and support positive outcomes for students.

About Us

Windaroo Valley State High is a co-educational State High School located in the northern end of the Gold Coast, Logan Albert Beaudesert Education District and a member of the South Coast sporting district. The community consists of both established residential areas and areas of rapid growth. The school was established in 1994 and currently has approximately 1200 students in Years 7 - 12.

Windaroo Valley State High School is an inclusive community dedicated to excellence in learning and quality outcomes for students. We promote the holistic development of every student to be Safe, Timely, Active and Respectful. We value excellence in learning, inclusiveness, collaboration and community.

Your Opportunity

• Provide regular strategic advice and manage the development and delivery of a range of corporate services in accordance with department policy. In line with the school workforce plan as determined by the Principal, lead and inspire the direction setting, development of services, enhancement of school support staff skills and supervision of a diverse and multidisciplinary support staff workforce.
• Actively participate in school management team decision making processes with regard to the provision of corporate services to support school operations and seek out opportunities to challenge existing business services processes, recommending alternative approaches that drive process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance, HR, administration, facilities and asset management.
• Provide strategic business advice to the Principal and leadership team.
• Manage budgets, financial reporting, compliance and risk.
• Lead recruitment, workforce planning, staff development and performance management.
• Oversee facilities, maintenance, assets and contractors.
• Improve systems, processes and technology to support efficient school operations.
• Lead change, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with staff, families, government and community stakeholders.
• Lead a high-performing, collaborative support services team.

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 Administration