An exciting opportunity is available for an AO3 Business Manager to join a dynamic team in the Scenic Rim at Harrisville State School. This role is ideal for a motivated and community-minded professional looking to support local operations with financial management, administration, and strategic planning.
This position is offered on a temporary part-time basis at 0.44 FTE and 32 hours per fortnight, until 19 September 2025, unless otherwise determined.
About Harrisville State School
Harrisville is a small town with approximately 500 residents. It is located about one hour south-west of Brisbane. The school is located on a quiet side street overlooking local farming properties.
People who work here, and the students who attend here, have such a fondness for Harrisville State School. Our small, neat rural school is one full of pride, determination and heart.
Our students and staff work hard to maintain our fine reputation and community spirit which is evident in all aspects of our school life. The partnerships we strive to maintain are definitely part of the successes we've had and we hold this in high esteem.
About The Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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 (e.g. OneSchool) 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.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How To Apply
Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); andA 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.
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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).
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