Description:
This is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About the School
Pentland State School offers a unique opportunity to be part of a close-knit, supportive school community in rural North Queensland. Located west of Townsville, we deliver a rich, multi-age learning experience aligned with the Australian Curriculum, including Japanese for Years 5-6 and a play-based Kindergarten program. As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy strong community connections, professional support, and the chance to make a real impact in a school that is the heart of its community.
Your Opportunity
As the 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.
The Business Manager reports to the Principal or nominated delegate.
Your Responsibilities
As the Business Manager, your opportunities and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Utilise effective interpersonal and communication skills and develop partnerships within the school community to consistently deliver quality service.
Organise and provide general corporate services to support the operations of the school and its community.
Ensure the timely delivery of executive and administrative support, including the management and provision of resources and facilities, as well as the supervision of clerical duties, wages, and staff.
Engage in ongoing professional learning to continually improve your skills.
Demonstrate a friendly, positive attitude and contribute as a collaborative team member.
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 be familiar with your relevant work history).
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.