EOI - Business Manager - Coolnwynpin State School

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who We Are:

Coolnwynpin State School has proudly been serving the Capalaba community since 1984.

We have a rich history or achievement and success in the areas of academic excellence, sporting representations, instrumental music, special education and community engagement.

These successes are the end result of our fabulous Coolnwynpin community working together to ensure the very best possible opportunities for all students in our school.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

As the Business Manager at Coolnwynpin State School, you will manage the delivery of a range of corporate services, support educational management activities and lead the developmental of systemic change by actively supporting the school management team and school community.

Responsibilities include:

• You will oversee the delivery of administrative, financial and human resource support, including the supervision of lower level school support staff.
• You will need to 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 adaption of processes.
• The preparation and administration of the budget, undertaking day to day financial activities (reviewing school expenditure, managing payroll and purchasing, producing financial reports from OneSchool); seeking external expert financial advice, proposing alternatives for managing the school's financial resources.
• Monitor and provide advice to the Principal on facilities and ground maintenance. manage the purchase, repair of resources/equipment in accordance with guidelines and identify opportunities to generate greater resource sustainability.
• Demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills, empathy, self-awareness and the ability to build trust when dealing with sensitive situations.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibiltiies.

Submit Your Application:

• 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.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Application Downloads

MSR686252_25E Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf