AddressAn exciting opportunity exists for a Business Manager to join the team at Windorah State School on a temporary part time basis until 6 December 2024, unless otherwise determined. This is a position available for 21 hours per fortnight (0.29 FTE).
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 Windorah State School:
Windorah is one of three towns in the Barcoo Shire in Central West Queensland. It is 314km south-west of Longreach and 1,200km north-west of Brisbane. It is named after the local Aboriginal word for 'big fish'. Windorah was established in the 1880's and is known as "the heart of the channel country". It features a waterhole about 19 kilometres in length and up to 10 metres deep. This relates to Cooper Creek, which is formed by the junction of the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers just south of Jundah. The Cooper attracts many winter visitors as it is an excellent fishing spot and ideal for bird watching and water sports.
The school's students and P&C is an integral part of all these community events. Windorah State School was established in 1888 and celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2013.
Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Undertake routine activities including reception (telephone and counter enquiries), arranging appointments, correspondence and general administration, maintaining school records, such as incident reports, student admissions, enrolments and departures, processing incoming and outgoing mail and email, and once approved, ordering and arranging student transport for sport excursions, trips and other school activities.
- Perform a variety of other administrative or support services for school support staff, including printing of timesheets, leave applications and rosters, assisting with arranging approved relief for school support staff as directed.
- Administer day to day financial matters (e.g. process payments and orders, receipting, banking, reconciling invoices for payment, follow-up on late payments as directed by Principal or CQ Hub).
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. )
