AddressAre you a dynamic leader driven by the desire to create real, positive change? West End State School, a very large, vibrant primary school nestled in Brisbane's inner city on the traditional lands of the Yuggera and Turrbal peoples, is in search of an exceptional Business Manager (AO7) to join our dedicated team. If you're a self-motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to take on the challenge of leading change, this exciting opportunity is for you! This is a temporary full-time position until December 13, 2025. Join us in shaping the future of West End State 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 West End State School:
West End State School (WESS) thrives within a vibrant, multicultural community nestled near Brisbane's CBD and the arts precinct of South Bank. Guided by our powerful vision to “Empower a generation to positively impact the world,” we are driven by a deep moral purpose in all that we do. Our dedicated, highly capable staff are committed to ensuring every student realises their potential not only in learning but also in life. Through high-impact, evidence-based pedagogies, we actively engage students across all curriculum areas. Central to our mission is our holistic and differentiated approach to learning as well as ensuring a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for all of our school community members. With student enrolments exceeding 1450, nurturing our relationships and connections within our ever-expanding school community remains paramount.
Role:
In this crucial role as Business Manager, you'll collaborate closely with the principal and the broader executive team, providing crucial insight and analysis to ensure our business plans align seamlessly with our strategic imperatives. Your ability to foster effective collaboration and offer valuable input will be key to delivering a diverse range of corporate services essential for the growth and success of our school community.
As the Business Manager, you'll take charge of overseeing the timely delivery of executive and administrative support, streamlining processes to bolster efficiency and efficacy throughout the organization. Your keen eye for identifying opportunities for improvement will drive continuous enhancement of our operational procedures aligned to our strategic direction.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead the delivery of school wide corporate services, and assist the Principal to plan, direct and manage the schools operational resources in line with school objectives and priorities. Provide advice which is critical in dealing with significant issues or matters, providing recommendations and input that contributes to the strategic direction of the school.
- Work in a specialised environment, characterised by a regular requirement to modify and adapt established systems or business plans to deliver optimal outcomes; analyse a variety of options before choices can be made; and resolve problems within established management systems, operational standards and budget parameters.
- Manage corporate information systems and processes within the school, adapting where necessary to ensure that systems reflect the school's evolving needs. Analyse, review and refine systems and processes in line with continuous improvement practices and considered assessment of alternatives to ensure ongoing alignment with changing business or policy requirements.
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 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. 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. )
