Business Manager - Mirriwinni State School and Bartle Frere State School
Queensland Department of Education
Date: 4 days ago
City: Cairns, Queensland
Contract type: Part time
Mirriwinni State School and Bartle Frere State School are seeking a dedicated and motivated Business Manager to join our teams. This role is offered on a temporary part-time basis at 44 hours and 0.60 FTE per fortnight (Mirriwinni SS - 0.32 FTE and Bartle Frere SS - 0.28 FTE), for a period of 5 months, unless otherwise determined.
These beautiful little schools, nestled in the heart of tropical North Queensland, offer a welcoming and supportive environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with high-performing schools and dynamic, collaborative teams committed to student success. If you're looking for a rewarding role in a close-knit community where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
About The Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
This role is central to the smooth and effective operation of both schools, with key responsibilities including financial management, budgeting, procurement, asset and facilities oversight, and administrative support for school operations.
The ideal candidate will have strong administrative experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with departmental systems such as OneSchool are highly valued, though training can be provided.
A background in education or knowledge of Queensland Department of Education procedures would be advantageous. Nestled in the heart of Far North Queensland, both Mirriwinni and Bartle Frere are beautiful little schools with close-knit communities, high-performing teams, and a positive, supportive culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a rewarding role where your contributions truly make a difference.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How To Apply
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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Occupational group Education & Training
These beautiful little schools, nestled in the heart of tropical North Queensland, offer a welcoming and supportive environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with high-performing schools and dynamic, collaborative teams committed to student success. If you're looking for a rewarding role in a close-knit community where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
About The Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Operate autonomously to undertake day to day office procedures within well-defined policies (e.g. reception, arranging appointments, correspondence, maintaining school records and general administration); and utilise information and management systems (e.g. OneSchool) to support effective and efficient reporting and administration.
- Undertake the day to day supervision and management of school support staff, including monitoring workloads and performance (working in collaboration with the Principal for any difficult performance management situations); identifying workforce capability requirements; and role modelling performance standards.
- Oversee the signatories/approval of timesheets, leave applications, rosters, and arrange relief for school support staff; and organise, undertake and coordinate the recruitment, induction and training of school support staff.
This role is central to the smooth and effective operation of both schools, with key responsibilities including financial management, budgeting, procurement, asset and facilities oversight, and administrative support for school operations.
The ideal candidate will have strong administrative experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with departmental systems such as OneSchool are highly valued, though training can be provided.
A background in education or knowledge of Queensland Department of Education procedures would be advantageous. Nestled in the heart of Far North Queensland, both Mirriwinni and Bartle Frere are beautiful little schools with close-knit communities, high-performing teams, and a positive, supportive culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a rewarding role where your contributions truly make a difference.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How To Apply
- Please attach 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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Occupational group Education & Training
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