Lead with purpose and make a difference as Business Manager at Coomera Springs State School.

Use your expertise in finance, operations and administration to support a thriving school community and help create positive outcomes for students and staff.

Apply now to be part of a collaborative team and play a key role in supporting the success of the school community.

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

Who We Are

Our school offers programs for local students in Prep to Year 6. We aim to work in a positive partnership with parents to develop every child to their full potential.

We recognise that our students have a full range of gifts and talents that we seek to develop.

Our local community supports our school through high demand for enrolment, consequently our school is Enrolment Managed.

Step Into Your Next Chapter

Applicants should have experience in Education Queensland's systems of operation eg: One School

Responsibilities Include

- Operate autonomously in the provision of business services to the school, in an workplace that at times exhibits a degree of complexity and frequently requires the interpretation of information and adaptation of processes.
- Provide a comprehensive range of administrative support (e.g. preparation of reports, and correspondence) and identify problems, conduct research, seek expert advice, recommend solutions.
- 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. In addition, this role will oversee for school support staff the signatories/approval of timesheets, leave applications, rosters, arrange relief; and organise, undertake and coordinate the recruitment, induction and training of school support staff.
- Support the Principal with the preparation and administration of the budget, undertaking day to day financial activities (e.g. reviewing school expenditure, managing payroll and purchasing, producing financial reports from OneSchool); seeking external expert financial advice when appropriate; proposing alternatives for managing the school's financial resources; and suggesting courses of action to routine and non-routine financial matters that comply with legislation and policy.

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)

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.

Occupational group Education & Training

📌 EOI - Business Manager - Coomera Springs State School (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 City of Gold Coast