Business Manager - Ripley Valley State School

Education (Organisation site)

Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Ripley Valley State School is seeking a Business Manager (HR) to support our rapidly growing school community, projected to reach 1,250 students by 2028.

This newly created role will work closely with, and report to our Strategic Services Business Manager, while exercising a high level of autonomy to ensure the effective and efficient day to day operation of the school.

The position plays a key role in leading & supporting staff to ensure enabling positive outcomes for students in our school.

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Flexible full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: AO4
• Workplace Location: Ipswich region
• Job ad reference: QLD/MSR688312/26T
• Closing date: 24-May-2026
• Yearly salary: $90868 - $99582
• Fortnightly salary: $3483.00 - $3817.00
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: A period of 6 months unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Ryley Wilson
• Contact details: 07 3294 2888 Access the National Relay Service

Who We Are:

Ripley Valley State School is a modern, community-focused school located in Ripley Valley, Queensland.

Committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment, it offers quality education from Prep to Year 6, with a strong focus on academic growth, wellbeing, and extracurricular opportunities.

The school embraces innovation, inclusivity, and active community involvement, helping students develop confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

This position's key Roles and Responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate Return to Work and WorkCover case management in collaboration with the Leadership Team
• Coordinate Work Health and Safety (WHS) functions, including ASA processes, WHS meetings, and injury management
• Line management of the Cleaning Team and casual staff (including Teacher Aides, Cleaners, and School Officers), escalating significant matters to the Strategic Services Business Manager or Principal as required
• Assist with the development and implementation of Annual Performance and Development Plans (APDPs) for support staff
• Support the daily supervision and operational management of support staff
• Manage core HR administrative functions, including timesheets (TLM System), leave management, casual claims, and TRS booking processes
• Oversee daily staff supervision, timetable coordination, and staffing allocations
• Coordinate and manage Non-Contact Time (NCT) allocations
• Develop, maintain, and manage Playground Duty timetables
• Provide advice and practical solutions to internal and external stakeholders on routine administrative matters (HR, finance, and facilities), ensuring alignment with policies and procedures
• Support recruitment and selection processes for support staff, including advertising, shortlisting, onboarding, and induction

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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB) Information Package for Applicants
• MSR688312_26T Role Description (PDF, 333KB) Role Description