We are proud of our school and excited to welcome a new Business Manager to join us on our journey.
We are an inclusive and forward-thinking team with a clear strategic direction that we are excited to bring to life. Working closely with a supportive principal, the Business Manager will be central to that journey, helping guide the day-to-day operations of the school, strengthen administrative processes and support the school to achieve its goals.
We are looking for someone who is ethical, reliable, highly organised and confident in administration. Just as importantly, we want someone who will build strong relationships with staff, families and the wider community, and who will take pride in being an important part of our school.
Job details
Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Flexible part-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: AO3
Workplace Location: North West Qld
Job ad reference: QLD/NQR*********T
Closing date: 11-Aug-****
Yearly salary: $***** - $*****
Fortnightly salary: $******* - $*******
Job duration: Until 4 December **** unless otherwise determined
Contact person: Stephanie VEITCH
Contact details: Access the National Relay Service
About our School:
Located on the Gulf of Carpentaria, Karumba State School is a small school with nine students, six staff and a strong connection to the local community. Karumba Township has a stable population of around 600 residents that swells into the thousands during its peak tourist season. Our community members have roots in all walks of life, with most working in the fishing, tourism, and cattle industries.



Karumba State School is a member of the RREAP cluster of schools and enjoys the many sporting, cultural and academic opportunities that being part of a cluster encapsulates, including participation in the annual Croydon Touch Football Carnival, the Festival of Sport held in Karumba, and the cluster Athletics Carnival held in Normanton.The school has developed, and is continually enhancing, its partnerships with the Karumba community, Karumba Port Authority, and various small businesses in the Carpentaria Shire. These relationships enhance the cultural, human, and financial resources of our school.
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.
You will work within well-defined guidelines to provide advice and offer solutions to key stakeholders (external and internal) on business related problems (e.g. human resources, finance and facilities management), and have responsibility for autonomously delivering on priorities, seeking expert advice, adapting processes, problem solving and providing solutions according to explicit outcomes, with regular guidance by the Principal.




You will have access to a range of professional development opportunities to build on your existing skills and develop new ones as you grow in the role.
Manage the day-to-day administration and operations of the school office.
Coordinate recruitment, induction, rostering and payroll administration.
Assist with budgeting and oversee financial administration, including accounts payable/receivable and reconciliations.
Manage school resources, assets, facilities and maintenance.
Coordinate ICT and office equipment support.
Prepare reports, minutes, correspondence and school publications.
Prioritise competing tasks and provide administrative support to the Principal.
Build positive relationships with staff, students, parents and the wider community.
Ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
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.
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📌 Business Manager - Karumba State School (Mount Isa)
🏢 North West Queensland
📍 Mount Isa