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SalaryA unique, permanent opportunity has become available for a Business Manager of the New State school, located in Collingwood Park which opens in 2025.
As the Business Manager of the New State High School, you will lead the provision of corporate and business support functions including strategic financial planning and budgeting, human resource management, and facility and asset management.
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 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 the Role
As the Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the operational and financial aspects of the new High School. Responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic advice, analysis, and planning support to the Principal and Executive Management team across financial planning, budgeting, human resource management, and facility and asset management.
- Managing the school's strategic operations to ensure professionalism and alignment with departmental priorities.
- Leading the delivery of comprehensive corporate services, collaborating with the Principal to direct and manage operational resources in line with school objectives.
- As the foundation Business Manager of the New State school in Collingwood Park, you will be vital in establishing school systems and processes, ensuring the school is ready to commence operation in Term 1, 2025.
- Your insights and recommendations will be instrumental in addressing significant issues and shaping the new school's strategic direction.
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 response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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. )
