Description:
Ashmore State School is seeking a passionate and driven Business Manager to join our dynamic team on a temporary full-time basis, until 06 March 2026, unless otherwise determined.You will collaborate closely with the school management team, helping drive systemic change while fostering a positive school community.
As Business Manager, you will oversee administrative, financial, and human resources functions, ensuring the efficient delivery of services. You will also manage and supervise lower-level support staff, handling sensitive issues with key stakeholders. If you are a proactive, solution-oriented professional looking to make a significant impact in an educational environment, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our school community.
About Ashmore State School
Our school caters for students from Pre Prep to Year 6. We have a student enrolment of approximately 800. The school also offers a high standard of 'before and after school hours' care and vacation care.
The quality reputation our school enjoys has been achieved through the hard work and diligence of our staff members, both in the classrooms and administration office. Based on the belief that all students can learn, the staff of Ashmore State School accepts the responsibility to teach all students, regardless of differences, the fundamental skills required for success in the 21st century.
About The Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Demonstrate considerable autonomy, ensuring business service outcomes are achieved; leading diverse teams; and playing a proactive role in modelling service delivery and expectations within a dynamic school environment.Provide support and leadership in the provision of a range of executive and administrative support services (e.g. manage multiple tasks and diverse/multidisciplinary work groups with conflicting priorities and timeframes; interpret departmental policies and oversee training and professional development for school support staff), and recommend and implement changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of those processes and work practices.Lead and manage human resources for school support staff (through the identification of emerging talent, promotion of excellent performance outcomes and mentoring individuals to achieve their professional potential); undertake workforce planning; and oversee a breadth of activities (e.g. recruitment, induction, training, vacancy processing, skill gap analysis, performance management, rehabilitation processes). Work with the Principal in leading change within the school support staff, ensuring human resource practices conform to current standards and awards/conditions, and individuals thrive in a transforming work environment.
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); andA 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).
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Occupational group Education & Training
11 May 2025;
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