At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage resources and support school operations while fostering community relationships.
- Company: Join a diverse and inclusive school community focused on student success.
- Benefits: Supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Inclusive recruitment process ensuring everyone feels welcome to apply.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Organised, proactive, and collaborative individuals with strong interpersonal skills.
Harris Fields State School is seeking an organised, proactive and collaborative Business Manager to join our leadership team. This key role supports the effective operation of our school through managing human, financial and physical resources, while maintaining positive relationships with staff, families and the wider community. You would be joining our supportive and diverse school community. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
About Us
Harris Fields State School is a diverse and inclusive Prep-Year 6 school located in Woodridge, Logan. With around 490 students in 2026, the school focuses on providing strong learning opportunities for every student through its vision “To give, to question, to excel.” The school values being safe, respectful and lifelong learners, with a strong emphasis on student development, community and individual achievement.
Your Opportunity
- Independently deliver a broad range of business and administrative services to the school, adapting processes and interpreting information to manage complex and changing requirements.
- Provide high-level administrative support, including preparing reports and correspondence, researching issues, obtaining specialist advice and recommending appropriate solutions.
- Coordinate and supervise school support staff, including monitoring workloads and performance, workforce capability, timesheets, leave, rosters and relief, as well as coordinating recruitment, induction and training.
- Assist the Principal with financial and budget management, including monitoring expenditure, payroll and purchasing, preparing financial reports, seeking financial advice and recommending appropriate actions in line with legislation and policy.
- Oversee facilities, grounds, resources and equipment, including maintenance and repairs, contractor arrangements and associated expenditure, while building effective networks and demonstrating strong interpersonal skills 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.
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