Business Manager - Woodridge State High School

education; Logan City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodridge State High School in Logan City, Queensland, seeks a strategic leader to head school-wide business and corporate services. Working closely with the Principal, you will guide operational resources, provide strategic advice, and support the school’s priorities and objectives.

You will oversee HR for school support staff, payroll, and complex employee relations, alongside direct financial planning, budget management, and resource allocation in line with departmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead school-wide business and corporate services, partnering with the Principal to support priorities and improve operations.
• Oversee business systems, processes and policy compliance within established budgets.
• Manage human resources for school support staff including recruitment, performance, development and workplace wellbeing.
• Direct financial planning and budget management, monitor performance and allocate resources to meet department requirements.
• Oversee facilities management, asset planning and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Job description

About us:Woodridge State High School is a proud, multicultural learning community in Logan, dedicated to providing quality educational opportunities for all students.With a rich history and strong traditions, the school promotes high expectations, student empowerment and meaningful partnerships, celebrating the diversity of its approximately 1,400 students from more than 60 cultural backgrounds.Your opportunity:Lead school-wide business and corporate services, working closely with the Principal to manage operational resources, provide strategic advice and support the school's priorities and objectives.Oversee business systems and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, adapting procedures to meet changing requirements and resolving complex operational issues within established policies and budgets.Manage human resources for school support staff, including recruitment, performance management, staff development, workplace health and safety, payroll matters and advice on complex employee relations issues.Direct financial planning and budget management, providing strategic advice, monitoring financial performance, analysing data and ensuring resources are allocated effectively in line with school and departmental requirements.Oversee facilities management, maintenance and asset planning, contribute to the school's long-term strategic direction, and build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to improve school operations.Please view the role descriptiojn 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 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.