Business Manager - Wolvi State School

Queensland Government; Sharon; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolvi State School in Queensland seeks a proactive Business Manager to lead school administration, budgeting, and corporate services. You will oversee records, correspondence, and governance, while supporting the Principal with financial oversight and compliance.

The role requires coordinating facilities, equipment, and staff, and building positive relationships with staff, families, and community stakeholders to ensure efficient school operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in school/business administration.
• Budgeting and financial management experience.
• HR, facilities, and procurement coordination.
• Ability to interpret policy and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day school administration and office operations.
• Supervise admin staff, rosters, leave, and training.
• Assist Principal with budgeting and financial management.

Skills

Financial acumen

HR coordination

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

OneSchool

Job description

About us:Wolvi State School is a supportive and caring community that delivers outstanding educational training and opportunities for all students.Our school takes pride in knowing that all aspects of learning, performing and building social networks within our community are explored. All students are able to develop their skills with the help of our teachers and support staff. Interactive Whiteboard technology and iPads are part of the school setting, where every classroom is equipped. This technology allows for fully interactive computer based learning in all curriculum areas.Assisted learning is well catered for by full time teacher aides in each classroom and support teaching staff visiting the school weekly. Small classes provide personal learning for the more advanced while supporting those students they may need more care and attention. Our students thrive in a supportive 'Learning for Life' environment.Your opportunity:As the Business Manager you will be responsible for the effective and efficient administrative management of the school by providing corporate services and administrative support to the Principal.You will work within well-defined guidelines to provide advice and offer solutions to key stakeholders (external and internal) on business related problems (e.g. human resources, finance and facilities management), and have responsibility for autonomously delivering on priorities, seeking expert advice, adapting processes, problem solving and providing solutions according to clear outcomes, with regular guidance by the Principal.Responsibilities:Manage the day-to-day administration and office operations of the school, including records, correspondence, appointments and OneSchool.Supervise and support school administration staff, including workloads, performance, rosters, leave, recruitment, induction and training.Assist the Principal with budgeting and financial management, including accounts, banking, reconciliations and corporate cards.Coordinate school facilities, assets, maintenance and resources, including contractors and minor works.Arrange technology support and maintenance for school equipment and systems.Prepare and coordinate school documents, reports, minutes, newsletters and correspondence.Manage competing priorities and problem-solving in a busy and changing school environment.Build positive relationships with staff, students, parents, community members and external stakeholders, providing professional and empathetic support.Work collaboratively to ensure school operations meet policies, compliance and legislative requirements.Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.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 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role descriptionWe 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.