Strategic School Business & Operations Manager

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington Point State School in Brisbane's East Education district is seeking a Business Manager to oversee administrative, financial and HR services, while supporting educational management and driving systemic improvements.

You will autonomously manage school business services in a sometimes complex environment, coordinate budgets, payroll, procurement, and financial reporting, and lead facilities maintenance with a focus on sustainability and resource optimisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or educational settings.
• Ability to interpret information and adapt processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of administrative, financial and HR support, including supervision of lower-level staff.
• Provide autonomous delivery of business services in a complex environment.
• Prepare and administer the budget; manage payroll and purchasing; produce financial reports.
• Monitor facilities and ground maintenance; manage purchase/repair of resources; seek sustainability opportunities.
• Demonstrate empathy, self-awareness and the ability to build trust in sensitive situations.

Skills

Budgeting

Payroll

HR support

Facilities management

Stakeholder relations

Job description

Wellington Point State School in Brisbane's East Education district is seeking a Business Manager to oversee administrative, financial and HR services, while supporting educational management and driving systemic improvements.

You will autonomously manage school business services in a sometimes complex environment, coordinate budgets, payroll, procurement, and financial reporting, and lead facilities maintenance with a focus on sustainability and resource optimisation.