School Operations & Finance Manager

Queensland Government; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakey State School is seeking a dedicated Business Manager to oversee corporate services and administrative support to the Principal. You will work within clear guidelines to provide advice and deliver solutions on HR, finance and facilities management while reporting to the Principal.

The role requires strong leadership of office operations, financial oversight and effective stakeholder engagement to support a safe and high-quality learning environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Administration and Operations: Oversee daily office operations, reception, records management, correspondence and administrative systems, including OneSchool, to support efficient school operations.
• Leadership and Staff Management: Supervise school support staff, coordinate workloads and rosters, manage leave and timesheets, and oversee recruitment, induction and training.
• Financial Management: Assist with budget preparation, manage accounts payable and receivable, banking, reconciliations and corporate card monitoring, and support financial reporting and budget analysis.
• Facilities and Asset Management: Coordinate school resources, assets, maintenance, repairs and minor works to ensure facilities are safe, functional and well maintained.
• Technology and Systems: Coordinate technical support and maintenance for school technology, equipment and information systems.
• Reporting and Communication: Prepare reports, meeting minutes, policy documents, newsletters, annual reports and correspondence, ensuring information is accurate, professional and timely.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build positive working relationships with staff, students, parents, departmental representatives and community stakeholders, providing responsive advice and support.
• Compliance and Continuous Improvement: Ensure corporate services align with departmental policies, legislative requirements and compliance standards, while identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes.

Job description

Oakey State School is seeking a dedicated Business Manager to oversee corporate services and administrative support to the Principal. You will work within clear guidelines to provide advice and deliver solutions on HR, finance and facilities management while reporting to the Principal.

The role requires strong leadership of office operations, financial oversight and effective stakeholder engagement to support a safe and high-quality learning environment for students and staff.