Business Manager - Wolvi State School

Queensland Department of Education; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education – North Coast QLD seeks an organized, capable Business Manager to join Wolvi State School's leadership and administration team, supporting Principal and ensuring efficient day-to-day operations.

This permanent part-time (0.36 FTE, 26 hours per fortnight) role offers variety and the chance to contribute to a small community through corporate services, HR, finance and facilities coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day admin and office operations, including records, correspondence, appointments and OneSchool.
• Supervise and support admin staff, including workloads, rosters, leave, recruitment, induction and training.
• Assist the Principal with budgeting and financial management, including accounts, banking and reconciliations.
• Coordinate school facilities, assets, maintenance and resources, including contractors.
• Arrange technology support and maintenance for equipment and systems.
• Prepare and coordinate school documents, reports, minutes and newsletters.
• Manage competing priorities in a busy, changing school environment.
• Build positive relationships with staff, students, parents and community members.
• Ensure school operations meet policies, compliance and legislative requirements.
• Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Queensland Department of Education – North Coast QLD

We are seeking an organised, capable and people-focused Business Manager to join our school team.

Working in a small school offers the opportunity to make a real difference. You will be a valued member of our school leadership and administration team, working closely with the Principal ensuring the effective and efficient day-to-day administration and business operations of the school.

This is a varied role where no two days are quite the same, and where your initiative, organisation and ability to solve problems will be genuinely valued.

If you are an experienced administrator or business professional looking for a rewarding role where you can contribute to the success of a school community, we would love to hear from you.

This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.36FTE), 26 hours per fortnight.

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.

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.