Description:
Forest Lake State High School is seeking an experienced and reliable Business Manager to work in the dynamic environment that is Forest Lake State High School on a permanent full-time basis.
The successful applicant will join a positive and enthusiastic support staff team, engage in our school community and work hard to achieve the outcomes for our students in this large metropolitan south secondary school.
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Forest Lake State High School
Forest Lake State High School provides a first-class education for over 1600 students through years 7-12. Our graduates are educated and empowered to become successful global citizens. Our school comprises a junior secondary school (years 7, 8 and 9) and a senior secondary school (years 10, 11 and 12). Forest Lake State High School proudly provides high quality educational programs and services to our diverse student group and Excellence Programs in academic, cultural and sporting pursuits. We develop caring relationships with all members of our school community, develop student leadership and encourage parent involvement in all aspects of school life.
About the Role
- The key responsibilities of the role include oversight and management of the whole school budget, payments and receivables, a large team of office staff administration, organisation of teacher aides and cleaners, facilities and grounds.
- The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills, fiscal prudence balanced with a desire to support specific innovation and a willingness to support a growing school.
- Our team culture is focused on wellbeing, learning and engagement of both staff and students.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement in response to 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )