Business Manager - Rochedale State School

Rochedale State School is seeking a Business Manager to join our existing collaborative and high-performing team. This full-time temporary full-time position is offered from 15 April 2024 to 21 June 2024, unless otherwise determined.

If you would like to make a positive change to our school community, apply bellow.

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 Rochedale State School

Rochedale was officially opened in 1931 to serve the southern edge of Brisbane City and today our current enrolment exceeds 1040 students from Prep to Year 6. Rochedale continues to explore innovations in learning to ensure the best outcomes for all students. We are proud to be the first primary State School in Queensland to implement the International Baccalaureate (PYP) framework as the means for delivering the Australian Curriculum. By using this international accredited, pedagogical framework we offer our students a global perspective on learning which we believe connects our students to the real world and helps produce outstanding citizens for the future.

Your Opportunity

• As the Business Manager you will 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.
• You will 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 service processes, recommending alternative approaches that drive process improvement.
• The role provides an efficient and effective interface between the school management team and school community.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to Apply

• Provide a current resume (no more than 2 pages) with contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• Provide a written response (no more than 2 pages) addressing the following key capabilities:

Within the context of the role of Business Manager AO5, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

1. Supports strategic direction
   Established skills to provide leadership in the delivery of financial, human resource, operational, and facility management within the context of the school's strategic plan.
2. Achieves results
   Competence and capacity to effectively manage resources, review and redevelop systems and services in order to achieve agreed goals.
3. Supports productive working relationships
   Proven leadership and experience in working with teams and stakeholders that contribute to the successful achievement of business objectives and required outcomes, and improved organisational performance.
4. Displays personal drive and integrity
   Takes personal responsibility for meeting objectives and commits to achieving the delivery of quality service outcomes while maintaining an optimistic outlook in difficult situations.
5. Communicates with influence
   High level communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated liaison, consultation and negotiation skills and an ability to develop strong working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders at a strategic and operational level.

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). 

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