AddressHayman Island State School offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and proactive Business Manager to optimize our operations. In this role, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient administrative management of the school by providing corporate services and administrative support to the principal. This job is offered on a temporary-part time basis (0.24 FTE).
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 Hayman Island State School:
We are a unique educational institution situated on the breathtaking Hayman Island within the Whitsunday Islands. Our school is committed to empowering lifelong learners through a student-centered approach, delivering a high-quality curriculum tailored to the specific needs of each student, with the ultimate aim of ensuring the success of every student. Our school's vision is learning in paradise.
Role:
Location Note - Please consider when applying that Hayman Island is only accessible via ferry from Airlie Beach.
As an integral member of our school community, you will:
- Independently manage day-to-day office procedures within established policies. This includes tasks such as reception duties, scheduling appointments, handling correspondence, maintaining school records, and general administrative duties. You will also utilize information and management systems, such as OneSchool, to facilitate efficient reporting and administration.
- Collaborate with the Principal, where necessary, to supervise and manage school support staff. This includes overseeing the signatories/approvals of timesheets, leave applications, and rosters, as well as arranging for support and relief staff. You will also coordinate the recruitment, induction, and training of school support staff.
- Assist the Principal in preparing the school budget and managing day-to-day financial matters. You will also collaborate on the submission of data to HUB and input/export data to/from OneSchool to support the Principal in budgeting and financial management.
- Arrange technical support and maintenance as needed for technology devices and equipment.
- Collaborate with the Principal in managing and coordinating school resources, assets, and facilities. This encompasses maintaining the asset register, organizing repairs, facilities and grounds maintenance, and participating in the planning and review of minor works. You will engage external advice when necessary and offer problem resolution support.
- Prepare minutes of meetings, policy documents, reports, forms, newsletters, permission notes, and other correspondence as required.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? 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. )
