Business Manager - Laidley State High SchoolEducation (Organisation site)
Metropolitan South Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Applications are invited for a highly motivated and innovative Business Manager to join the team at Laidley State High School. This exciting opportunity will allow the successful applicant to work alongside the Principal, current Business Manager and senior leaders to deliver a range of corporate services by inspiring change, influencing key stakeholders and demonstrating best practice. The successful applicant will work alongside the existing Business Manager, undertaking on-the-job training and sharing work responsibilities until the current Business Manager commences approved leave. This position is offered on a temporary full-time basis until 30 May 2025 unless otherwise determined.
Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: AO5
Workplace Location: Job ad reference: QLD/MSR606522/24T
Closing date: 11-Dec-2024
Yearly salary: $102745 - $111461
Fortnightly salary: $3938.20 - $4272.30
Job duration: Until 30 May 2025 unless otherwise determined
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realizing their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realizes the potential of every student.
About the SchoolLaidley State High School is a mid-sized rural high school located in the growing Lockyer Valley. As a proud Queensland Independent Public School, our committed and capable staff work hard to support the full range of students to succeed with their educational goals and their transition to post school employment and/or tertiary studies. A school culture based on high standards, proactive and responsive support, positive school community partnerships and the celebration of success has resulted in our school enjoying the positive support of our school community.
About the RoleThe Business Manager will provide regular strategic advice and manage the development and delivery of a range of corporate services in accordance with department policy. In alignment with the school workforce plan determined by the Principal, the Business Manager will 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.
Responsibilities include: 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.Our ideal candidate would possess the following: Bring a depth of specialised knowledge and expertise to the role that enables you to diagnose system and process flaws that impact business services; and proactively address these through customised approaches and policies.Align activities to relevant departmental policies and procedures, utilise experience, knowledge, best practice and historic data to improve business services within the school.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 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 response to the How you may be assessed section of 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. 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.
Inclusion and diversityWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity, including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.
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