Business Manager - New State High School in Logan Reserve

We are seeking a highly capable and strategic Business Manager to join the foundation team of a new State High School in Logan Reserve.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the establishment and ongoing success of a modern educational environment.

As the Business Manager, you will provide high-level strategic advice, analysis, and operational support to the Principal and senior leadership team.

Working within a sizeable and complex school environment, you will be expected to implement innovative and forward-thinking approaches to business.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

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.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing a contemporary and high-performing educational environment from the ground up.

• You will provide high-level strategic advice, analysis, and operational support to the Principal and senior leadership team. Your expertise will influence key areas including financial planning and budgeting, human resource management, and facilities and asset management, ensuring the school is positioned for long-term success.
• Your expertise will guide key areas including financial planning and budgeting, human resource management, and facilities and asset management.   
• You will lead the school's business operations, ensuring that financial, physical, and support resources are managed efficiently, professionally, and in alignment with departmental priorities.
• As the leader of the school's business operations, you will ensure that financial, physical, and support resources are managed efficiently, professionally, and in alignment with departmental priorities.
• You will operate within a dynamic and complex school environment, where your ability to introduce innovative and forward-thinking approaches to business services will be essential in setting benchmarks for best practice across the education sector.

Reporting directly to the Principal, the Business Manager plays a critical role in shaping the operational foundation, sustainability, and ongoing effectiveness of the school.

This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both the school community and the broader education landscape.

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 2-page 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.

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.