As 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.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Cairns region
Job ad reference QLD/FNR475189/23P
Closing date 20-Mar-2023
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Salary Other
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Contact person Jemma McClafferty
Contact details (07) 4067 5389
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About the School:
At McDonnell Creek State School, we pride ourselves on hard work, achieving success and respecting the tradition of our community and school.
We believe that if children feel safe and happy, they will engage and excel in their learning. We deliver a quality multi-age curriculum, reflective of current practice, to meet the needs of all students in a caring family atmosphere.
Our supportive community coupled with our active and forward-thinking P&C provide our families with the comfort of a safe, happy and welcoming learning environment
About the Role
- 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.
A mandatory requirement of this role is:
- In accordance with the
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 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. .
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
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.
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Role Description
Information Package for Applicants