We are seeking an experienced and strategic Business Manager (AO6) to lead the school’s corporate services and provide high-level advice to the Principal and leadership team. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the effective management of the school’s finance, human resources, administration, facilities and assets. You will work closely with the Principal and leadership team to ensure resources, people and business services are aligned with the school’s strategic priorities and support positive outcomes for students.

If you are an experienced business services leader looking for a rewarding role within a dynamic school environment, we encourage you to apply.

About us:

Windaroo Valley State High is a co-educational State High School located in the northern end of the Gold Coast, Logan Albert Beaudesert Education District and a member of the South Coast sporting district. The community consists of both established residential areas and areas of rapid growth. The school was established in 1994 and currently has approximately 1200 students in Years 7 - 12.

Windaroo Valley State High School is an inclusive community dedicated to excellence in learning and quality outcomes for students. We promote the holistic development of every student to be Protected, Timely, Active and Respectful. We value excellence in learning, inclusiveness, collaboration and community.

Your opportunity:

- Provide regular strategic advice and manage the development and delivery of a range of corporate services in accordance with department policy. In line with the school workforce plan as determined by the Principal, lead and inspire the direction setting, development of services,



enhancement of school support staff skills and supervision of a diverse and multidisciplinary support staff workforce.
- Actively participate in school management team decision making processes with regard to the provision of corporate services to support school operations and seek out opportunities to challenge existing business services processes, recommending alternative approaches that drive process improvement.

Responsibilities:

- Lead finance, HR, administration, facilities and asset management.
- Provide strategic business advice to the Principal and leadership team.
- Manage budgets, financial reporting, compliance and risk.
- Lead recruitment, workforce planning, staff development and performance management.
- Oversee facilities, maintenance, assets and contractors.
- Improve systems, processes and technology to support efficient school operations.
- Lead change, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Build strong relationships with staff, families, government and community stakeholders.
- Lead a high-performing, collaborative support services team.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Interested? To Apply:

- 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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
- Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.

📌 Business Manager - Windaroo Valley State High School (Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Gold Coast