The Business Manager is a key member of our leadership team, playing a vital role in supporting both the people and operations of the school. Overseeing budget management, staffing processes, finance, procurement, and facilities, this role ensures that the systems behind the scenes run smoothly and efficiently. With a strong focus on relationships and service, the Business Manager works closely with staff, families, and external partners to provide responsive support and sound governance. By managing resources strategically and sustainably, the Business Manager helps create the stable, well‐resourced environment our teachers and students need to thrive.
About The School
New Farm State School is a well‐established inner‐city primary school in Brisbane, offering education from Prep to Year 6. With a strong focus on inclusion, innovation and community engagement, the school provides a high‐quality, supportive learning environment that values diversity and promotes student wellbeing and lifelong learning.
About The Role
Responsibilities include:
* Demonstrate considerable autonomy, ensuring business service outcomes are achieved; leading diverse teams; and playing a proactive role in modelling service delivery and expectations within a dynamic school environment.
* Provide support and leadership in the provision of a range of executive and administrative support services (e.g. manage multiple tasks and diverse/multidisciplinary work groups with conflicting priorities and timeframes; interpret departmental policies and oversee training and professional development for school support staff), and recommend and implement changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of those processes and work practices.
* Lead and manage human resources for school support staff (through the identification of emerging talent, promotion of excellent performance outcomes and mentoring individuals to achieve their professional potential); undertake workforce planning; and oversee a breadth of activities (e.g. recruitment, induction, training, vacancy processing, skill gap analysis, performance management, rehabilitation processes). Work with the Principal in leading change within the school support staff, ensuring human resource practices conform to current standards and awards/conditions, and individuals thrive in a transforming work environment.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
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.
Occupational group
Education & Training
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