Education (Organisation site)
Far North Queensland Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division
Aurukun State School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Business Manager. This is a dynamic role, working with the Principal and General Manager to establish school business systems, enabling quality delivery of teaching and learning. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of developing, recording and embedding a sustainable set of systems across all school, corporate and operational functions. The work will also contribute to the management and support of existing partnerships; while identifying new opportunities for collaboration.
Job details
Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: AO6
Workplace Location: Far North Qld
Job ad reference: QLD/FNR600863/24T
Closing date: 12-Nov-2024
Yearly salary: $117538 - $125531
Fortnightly salary: $4505.20 - $4811.60
Job duration: Until 1 June 2025 unless otherwise determined
Aurukun State School, established in 1974, holds a significant role as the sole educational institution in Aurukun, Far North Queensland, catering to nearly 200 students ranging from Kindergarten through to secondary education. The school's mission is deeply rooted in the recognition that education has been integral to the land for tens of thousands of years, reflecting a rich history and cultural heritage. By embracing this heritage, Aurukun State School aims to foster a learning environment that not only educates but also respects and preserves the cultural identity and wisdom of its students and the community at large.
About the Role:
Key responsibilities of the role:
* Provide regular strategic advice and manage the development and delivery of a range of corporate services in accordance with department policy. In line with the school workforce plan as determined by the Principal, lead and inspire the direction setting, development of services, enhancement of school support staff skills and supervision of a diverse and multidisciplinary support staff workforce.
* Actively participate in school management team decision making processes with regard to the provision of corporate services to support school operations and seek out opportunities to challenge existing business services processes, recommending alternative approaches that drive process improvement.
* Work in a specialised environment, requiring the development of operational methods, policies, practices and standards to support the school's administrative function, and where problem resolution is frequent.
* Lead and manage human resources for school support staff; oversee a breadth of activities (e.g. recruitment, induction, training, vacancy processing, skill gap analysis, performance management, rehabilitation processes). In collaboration with the Principal, lead change management and provide strategic workforce planning.
Reporting to the General Manager, a new position currently being trialled in the school to enable the Principal maximum capacity to undertake instructional leadership.
Preferred experience:
* Must have more than 5 years experience working as a Business Manager.
* Experience working in a remote school is preferred.
Interested? To Apply:
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
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.
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).
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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