Who We Are: Coorparoo State School is a high performing primary school located on the Southside of Brisbane (approximately 10 minutes from the CBD) with an enrolment of over 800 students. We are proud of our strong traditions and our history of successfully educating students for over 150 years. We have worked hard to establish a school which has a strong values base and strives to ensure a culture of respect, and high expectations for students and staff. Step Into Your Next Chapter: We offer professional development opportunities, and a supportive work culture where collaboration and innovation are valued. If you are a confident and autonomous leader who also values collaboration and has a passion for education and a track record of delivering results this role is for you. Responsibilities include: Work closely with the Principal to develop and implement strategic financial plans aligned with the school's goals and objectives. Provide leadership and direction in the management of financial resources, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Lead significant infrastructure projects, oversee and ensure accountability for school maintenance, develop and implement initiatives for infrastructure management, asset maintenance and replacement plans. Collaborate with school leadership to identify areas for operational improvement and efficiency. Lead and mentor school support staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. Undertake the day to day supervision and management of school support staff, including monitoring workloads and performance (working in collaboration with the Principal for any difficult performance management situations); identifying workforce capability requirements; and role modelling performance standards. In addition, this role will oversee for school support staff the signatories/approval of timesheets, leave applications, rosters, arrange relief; and organise, undertake and coordinate the recruitment, induction and training of school support staff. Engage with stakeholders, including staff, parents, and external partners, to build positive relationships and support the school community. Exemplify strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others. Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders. Provide strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering quality results and driving continuous improvement. Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to school administration and finance. 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 response to the How you will/may be assessed section of 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.
