Business Manager - Mountain Creek State High School , Education

Mountain Creek State High School is seeking a responsible and efficient Business Manager for administrative management of the school by providing corporate services and administrative support to the Principal. This is a temporary full-time position until 21 June 2024, unless otherwise determined.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO8
Workplace Location Sunshine Coast
Job ad reference QLD/NCR544282/24T
Closing date 27-Feb-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 21 June 2024 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Brian Parr
Contact details 07 5457 8333
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About Us:
Mountain Creek State High School has an excellent reputation for outstanding achievements in academic, cultural, leadership, community and sporting programs. We recognise that our students require not only a meaningful and relevant curriculum but also a cleverly designed school structure that better integrates the key elements of good pedagogical practice with a pastoral care framework that best supports young people in a rapidly changing world. Pastoral care and parent engagement is fostered through a sub-school system providing close monitoring of students in both academic achievement and behaviour management and a safe secure and supportive environment for all students.
About the Role:
As the Business Manager, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient administrative management of the school by providing corporate services and administrative support to the Principal.
You will work within well-defined guidelines to provide advice and offer solutions to key stakeholders (external and internal) on business related problems (e.g. finance and facilities management), and have responsibility for autonomously delivering on priorities, seeking expert advice, adapting processes, problem solving and providing solutions according to clear outcomes, with regular guidance by the Principal.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Provide regular strategic advice and manage the development and delivery of a range of corporate services in accordance with department policy. In line with the school workforce plan as determined by the Principal, lead and inspire the direction setting, development of services, enhancement of school support staff skills and supervision of a diverse and multidisciplinary support staff workforce.
• Actively participate in school management team decision making processes with regard to the provision of corporate services to support school operations and seek out opportunities to challenge existing business services processes, recommending alternative approaches that drive process improvement.

The Business Manager reports to the Principal and liaises with Deputy Principals, Heads of Department and Curriculum Coordinators.
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.
Further information
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For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
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Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants