AddressAs the Small Schools Business Manager you will be responsible for the effective and efficient administrative management of the school by providing corporate services and administrative support to the Principal. You will work within well-defined guidelines to provide advice and offer solutions to key stakeholders (external and internal) on business related problems (e.g. human resources, finance and facilities management) and have responsibility for autonomously delivering on priorities, seeking expert advice, adapting processes, problem solving and providing solutions according to clear outcomes with regular guidance by the Principal.
Contact details
(07) 4787 1***
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About the School
Forrest Beach State School was established in 1980 to provide quality schooling for the growing families of the beach-side community of Allingham.
Our school motto is ‘Achievement through Effort' and our shared vision is of a school that enables each student to achieve their potential within a learning environment that is safe, positive, respectful, inclusive and welcoming. Our school is committed to encouraging the best in its students, staff and community. We aim to nurture knowledge, sport, creativity and life skills.
About the Role
As the Small Schools Business Manager you will have responsibility for the following:
- Operate autonomously to undertake day to day office procedures within well-defined policies (e.g. reception, arranging appointments, correspondence, maintaining school records and general administration), and utilise information and management systems to support effective and efficient reporting and administration.
- Undertake the day to day supervision and management of school support staff, including monitoring workloads and performance (working in collaboration with the Principal for any difficult performance management situations), identifying workforce capability requirements, and role modelling performance standards.
- Oversee the signatories/approval of timesheets, leave applications, rosters, and arrange relief for school support staff, and organise, undertake and coordinate the recruitment, induction and training of school support staff.
- Assist the Principal with the preparation of the school budget and administer day to day financial matters (i.e. accounts payable/receivable, corporate card monitoring, reconciliations, banking), input and export data to/from OneSchool for the Principal, to assist with budgeting and financial management.
- Assist the Principal with the management and coordination of school resources, assets and facilities (e.g. maintaining the asset register, organising repairs, facilities and grounds maintenance, planning and review of minor works etc.), engage external advice where appropriate and offer problem resolution support.
- Arrange technical support/maintenance as required with regard to the operation of computers, ipads, digital whiteboards, scanning and other technology/equipment.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of duties.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
How to Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 1 page response outlining your skills and abilities relevant to the role. You can use the ‘your role' section as a guide.
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.
