Business Manager - Woodridge State High School

Queensland Government; Beaudesert; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodridge State High School in Logan region seeks a proactive Business Manager to oversee financial planning, budget management, facilities operations and infrastructure projects, supporting a safe, well-maintained learning environment.

The role requires strong financial capability, proven facilities or project management experience, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational demands while guiding a capable team.

Qualifications

• Strong financial management experience with budgeting and planning.
• Experience in facilities management, maintenance, and infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership and people management abilities.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor budgets, advise on financial planning and compliance.
• Oversee maintenance, minor works, grounds and infrastructure projects.
• Identify efficiencies and promote sustainable use of school resources.
• Lead and develop support staff, overseeing workforce planning, recruitment, training and performance.
• Improve administrative processes, manage competing priorities and service delivery.
• Engage stakeholders with staff, contractors and community representatives.

Skills

Financial management

Facilities management

Leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Job description

Are you an experienced business and operations professional ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic school environment?

We are seeking a proactive and strategic Business Manager to lead key financial and facilities management functions, ensuring the effective, efficient and sustainable use of school resources.

In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Principal and school leadership team to oversee financial planning, budget management, facilities operations and infrastructure projects, supporting a safe, well-maintained and financially sustainable learning environment.

We are looking for a capable and solutions-focused leader with strong financial capability, proven facilities or project management experience, excellent organisational skills and the ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational demands.

About Us

Our school celebrates a strong sense of community and is reflective of the multicultural Logan region. We are especially proud of the ways in which we celebrate richness and diversity in student backgrounds. Woodridge State High School now educates approximately 1400 students from over 60 cultural backgrounds.

Our school is at the forefront of community leadership, addressing the needs of our diverse community through advocacy, educational, professional and social networks and services. As a school, we value the education of students to make informed choices about themselves, their future, and the world around them.

It is the vision of Woodridge State High School to provide a thriving, agile teaching and learning environment, leading our community to be empowered, connected and futures focused - Empowered, Resilient... World Changing!

Your Opportunity

As the Business Manager you will interpret and analyse business plans and work alongside the Principal to deliver a range of corporate services. You will manage the timely delivery of organisational executive and administrative support; frequently identify opportunities to adapt processes; supervise the support staff workforce; and encourage an environment in which quality services are delivered by demonstrating best practice, inspiring change and influencing key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Develop and monitor budgets, analyse financial performance and advise the Principal on financial planning and compliance.
• Facilities Management: Oversee maintenance, minor works, grounds improvements, contractors and infrastructure projects.
• Resource Optimisation: Identify efficiencies and promote sustainable, cost-effective use of school resources.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop support staff, overseeing workforce planning, recruitment, training and performance.
• Business Operations: Improve administrative processes, manage competing priorities and ensure effective service delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with staff, contractors and community representatives to support best practice.

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.

Occupational group

Administration