Business Manager - Dunkeld State School

Job Reference QLD/DSR682950/26T

Closing date April 8, 2026

Location Darling Downs - Maranoa

Contact 07 4623 2703

About Us:

At Dunkeld State School we provide high quality education that places a great emphasis on literacy and numeracy.

Our school also has a strong focus on music, theatre and sport. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are fully integrated.

We develop pride in self, school and community by instilling values such as respect, responsibility and community participation. Our School rules fall under headings to be:

• a learner
• respectful
• responsible
• safe
• kind

About the Role:

As the Business Manager you will be responsible for the effective and efficient administrative management of the school by providing corporate services and administrative support to the Principal. The Business Manager reports to the Principal or nominated delegate.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Manage daily school office operations autonomously, including administration, correspondence, record-keeping, and effective use of systems (e.g. OneSchool) to support reporting and processes.
• Lead and supervise school support staff, including workload allocation, performance monitoring, workforce planning, and recruitment, induction, and training.
• Oversee staffing administration processes such as timesheets, leave, rosters, and relief arrangements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support financial and resource management by assisting with budgeting, administering day-to-day finances, and coordinating the maintenance of school assets, facilities, and technology.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and ensure corporate services align with policy, compliance, and legislative requirements.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 1-pg 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.

Application Downloads

DSR682950_26T - Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf