AddressPittsworth State High School is seeking applications for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a permanent full-time Business Manager (A05). This role presents an exciting opportunity for a high-performing professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is dedicated to delivering excellence in educational administration. As a member of our leadership team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the success of our school community.
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 Pittsworth State High School:
We are a co-educational secondary school located in the town of Pittsworth on the Darling Downs, thirty minutes west of Toowoomba. Pittsworth enjoys a well-deserved reputation of academic excellence established over many years. Students are offered the opportunity to follow many pathways into further study and employment through academic preparation along with school-based apprenticeships and training. Young people graduate ready to achieve great futures.
Role:
As the Business Manager you will interpret and analyse business plans and work alongside the Principal to deliver a range of corporate services. You will manage the timely delivery of organisational executive and administrative support; frequently identify opportunities to adapt processes; Supervise the support staff workforce; and encourage an environment in which quality services are delivered by demonstrating best practice, inspiring change and influencing key stakeholders.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Demonstrate considerable autonomy, ensuring business service outcomes are achieved; leading diverse teams; and playing a proactive role in modelling service delivery and expectations within a dynamic school environment.
- Provide support and leadership in the provision of a range of executive and administrative support services
- Lead and manage school support staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to financial planning processes including developing, planning, monitoring and reviewing the annual school budget.
- Provide facilities management and project management (e.g. evaluate new work and renovation projects in collaboration with the Principal; negotiate with external contractors; manage and review the Minor Works, grounds maintenance, and grounds improvement budgets).
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to school administration and finance.
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 2-page 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. )
