Mission Beach State School is seeking a highly organised and solutions-focused Business Manager to join our team commencing 13 July 2026.
You will work closely with the Principal and leadership team to ensure efficient systems, strong financial management, and high-quality administrative support and plays a key role in leading & supporting staff to ensure enabling positive outcomes for students in our school.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Who We Are
Mission Beach is situated on the coast; 2 hours drive south of Cairns and 3 hours drive north of Townsville.
The school was originally built in 1953 in the 'tropical jungle' in Mission Beach. In 1993 it was relocated to Wongaling Beach due to increasing student numbers. Wongaling is the central part of the 14 kms of beach.
The school motto 'pride and effort' embodies the attitude and expectations of the community, staff and students.
Step Into Your Next Chapter
* Operate autonomously in the provision of business services to the school, in an environment that at times exhibits a degree of complexity and frequently requires the interpretation of information and adaptation of processes.
* Provide a comprehensive range of administrative support (e.g. preparation of reports, and correspondence) and identify problems, conduct research, seek expert advice, recommend solutions.
* 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. In addition, this role will oversee for school support staff the signatories/approval of timesheets, leave applications, rosters, arrange relief; and organise, undertake and coordinate the recruitment, induction and training of school support staff.
* Support the Principal with the preparation and administration of the budget, undertaking day to day financial activities (e.g. reviewing school expenditure, managing payroll and purchasing, producing financial reports from OneSchool); seeking external expert financial advice when appropriate; proposing alternatives for managing the school's financial resources; and suggesting courses of action to routine and non-routine financial matters that comply with legislation and policy.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Submit Your Application
* 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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