AddressDajarra State School is looking for an enthusiastic small school Business Manager to join our team. Previous experience in a similar role would be highly regarded. The ideal candidate would be self-driven, be able to use their initiative and work independently as well as part of the team. They will oversee the delivery of administrative, financial and human resources services and provide support to the Principal as required. This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.6 FTE), 30 hours per fortnight.
About the Department:
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Dajarra State School:
Our school is located within a small rural and remote community 155 kilometres South of Mount Isa. Dajarra State School caters for Kindy to Year 6, with two mulit-age classrooms K-2 and 3-6.
At Dajarra State School our school motto is "Where everyone is an achiever", together as a teaching staff and community we work together to ensure that every child is given the tools and skills that they need in order to achieve successful outcomes.
Role:
Responsibilities include:
- Operate autonomously to undertake day to day office procedures within well-defined policies (e.g. reception, following up student absences, ordering resources, complete stock takes, WHS activities, correspondence, maintaining school records and general administration); and utilise information and management systems (e.g. OneSchool) to support effective and efficient reporting and administration.
- Undertake the day to day supervision and management of school support staff, including monitoring workloads and performance (working in collaboration with the Principal for any difficult performance management situations); identifying workforce capability requirements; and role modelling performance standards.
- Oversee the signatories/approval of timesheets, leave applications, rosters, and arrange relief for school support staff; and organise, undertake and coordinate the recruitment, induction and training of school support staff.
- Assist the Principal with the preparation of the school budget and administer day to day financial matters (i.e. accounts payable/receivable, corporate card monitoring, reconciliations, banking). Input and export data to/from OneSchool for the Principal, to assist with budgeting and financial management.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement in response to 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
