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SalaryDarling Downs South West region are seeking applications for a dedicated and experienced Business Manager to join us on a full-time temporary basis, from 08 April 2024 to 30 June 2026, unless otherwise determined.
Within this role you will have the opportunity to:
- Monitor and coordinate the delivery of corporate functions within the region office, including human resource and financial management.
- Provide professional and executive support to the Executive Director, Directors and departmental officers.
About the Department of Education
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 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 the Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the regional office, ensuring efficiency in office procedures and systems, priorities are met, deadlines achieved and the office functions effectively.
- Monitor and report on corporate compliance and budget performance of the region and actively participate in the development of business plans and budget submissions in consultation with senior officers and other staff
- Provide advice to senior officers and other staff in relation to current and emerging corporate governance and organisational issues which impact on the effectiveness, quality of service delivery and the achievement of outcomes of region.
- Ensure currency and working knowledge of the relevant acts, and procedures, pertinent accounting standards and business practices and policies for funding and appropriation administration.
- Monitor the region's human resource function and advise senior officers and other staff on human resource issues, including recruitment and selection processes, review of role descriptions and selection reports and assisting selection panels.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg 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. )
