School Operations & Finance Manager

Queensland Government; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Plantation State School in North Queensland is seeking an experienced School Administrative Officer to manage daily office operations and support the Principal with budgeting and compliance tasks.

You will coordinate reception, correspondence and recordkeeping, oversee support staff, and ensure smooth administration across facilities and systems including OneSchool. This role requires strong communication and organisation within a community-focused school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or equivalent role.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily school office operations, including reception, appointments, correspondence, and recordkeeping with OneSchool.
• Supervise and coordinate school support staff, monitor workloads and performance, and assist with recruitment and induction.
• Support the Principal with budgeting and financial administration, including accounts payable/receivable and financial reporting.
• Coordinate school resources, assets and facilities including maintenance and technology support.
• Prepare documents, reports, meeting minutes and correspondence while managing competing priorities.

Skills

Office administration

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Recordkeeping

Communication

Education

Experience in administration roles

Tools

OneSchool

Job description

Victoria Plantation State School in North Queensland is seeking an experienced School Administrative Officer to manage daily office operations and support the Principal with budgeting and compliance tasks.

You will coordinate reception, correspondence and recordkeeping, oversee support staff, and ensure smooth administration across facilities and systems including OneSchool. This role requires strong communication and organisation within a community-focused school environment.