EOI - Business Manager - Pine Rivers Special School in Brisbane

Queensland Department of Education – Lawnton QLD

Are you an experienced business services professional looking for your next opportunity? Pine Rivers Special School is seeking expressions of interest for a Business Manager to oversee key administrative, financial and operational functions. Use your leadership, organisational and financial management skills to support school staff, maintain effective operations and contribute to a positive learning environment for students.

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

About us:

Pine Rivers Special School is a co-educational, state school catering for students between the ages of 5 and 18 years. The school is situated approximately 20 kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD in the suburb of Lawnton, and caters for children with a verified diagnosis of an Intellectual Disability. To gain access to the school, students have to have been verified through Education Qld processes as having an Intellectual Disability (ID) and been Approved for Entry to a Special School. They may also have a verified diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a Physical Impairment (PI), a Vision Impairment (VI) or a Hearing Impairment (HI). While the majority of students are ambulatory, the school is a purpose built Special School and all areas are wheelchair accessible. Approximately 10% of our students are in wheelchairs.

Your opportunity:

This AO4 BM plays a critical role in the corporate services team at Pine Rivers Special School. Applicants should have a strong understanding of school facilities and finance and be able to work in a team environment to support school outcomes. This role will work closely with the existing AO4 BM to develop a strong understanding of the school requirements. This role operates autonomously and reports to the School Business Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the delivery of school business services independently, interpreting complex information, adapting processes and providing administrative support through reports, correspondence, research and recommendations.
• Supervise and manage school support staff, including monitoring workloads and performance, identifying workforce capability needs, approving timesheets and leave applications, coordinating rosters and relief staff, and overseeing recruitment, induction and training.
• Assist the Principal with budget planning and administration, manage daily financial operations such as payroll and purchasing, review expenditure, prepare OneSchool financial reports and recommend solutions to financial matters in line with legislation and policy.
• Oversee facilities, grounds maintenance and resource management by coordinating repairs, liaising with contractors, monitoring maintenance budgets, managing equipment purchases and upkeep, and identifying opportunities to improve resource sustainability.
• Build professional networks with Business Managers, staff and community representatives to promote best practice in corporate services, while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, empathy and trust when managing sensitive situations.

Please view 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.