AddressJob details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification AO5 Workplace Location Brisbane - South Job ad reference QLD/MSR550994/24T Closing date 02-Apr-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration A period of 1 term unless otherwise determined Contact person Melissa Provost-Boyle Contact details (07) 3340 8333
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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:
- 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.
- Achieves results
Competence and capacity to effectively manage resources, review and redevelop systems and services in order to achieve agreed goals.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- MSR550994_24T - Role Description (PDF, 213KB)
Role Description
Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
Information Package for Applicants
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