Pallara State School is offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Business Manager to join our vibrant leadership team. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee key corporate services, drive operational excellence, and support the school's strategic direction.
From managing finances and Human Resources to leading administrative staff and supporting systemic change, you'll play a vital role in the smooth running of our growing school community.
This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking
educational environment.
Who We Are:
Pallara State School is a modern, fast-growing primary school located in Brisbane's south-west, committed to providing high-quality education in a supportive and inclusive environment. With a strong focus on academic excellence, student wellbeing, and community engagement, Pallara fosters a culture of respect, resilience, and lifelong learning. The school embraces diversity and innovation, preparing students to thrive in an ever-changing world.
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 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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.