This is a Business Manager - Charleville School of Distance Education role with Queensland Government based in Charleville, QLD, AU Queensland Government Role Seniority - mid level More about the Business Manager - Charleville School of Distance Education role at Queensland Government As the Business Manager, you will lead the delivery of key corporate services that support the effective operation of the school. Working closely with the school management team, you will oversee administrative, financial and human resource functions, supervise school support staff, and contribute to strategic initiatives that strengthen school operations and support the broader school community. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping school operations and making a meaningful impact across the entire school community. About The School Charleville School of Distance Education provides quality distance education for students from Prep to Year 10 across rural and remote Queensland. Through online lessons, digital learning platforms and regular field events, the school supports geographically isolated students with engaging learning and strong connections to teachers and peers. About The Role Responsibilities include: Operate autonomously in the provision of business services to the school, in an environment that at times exhibits a degree of complexity and frequently requires the interpretation of information and adaptation of processes. Provide a comprehensive range of administrative support (e.g. preparation of reports, and correspondence) and identify problems, conduct research, seek expert advice, recommend solutions. 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. Support the Principal with the preparation and administration of the budget, undertaking day to day financial activities (e.g. reviewing school expenditure, managing payroll and purchasing, producing financial reports from OneSchool); seeking external expert financial advice when appropriate; proposing alternatives for managing the school's financial resources; and suggesting courses of action to routine and non-routine financial matters that comply with legislation and policy. Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities. About You The successful applicant must have the skills necessary to perform the responsibilities of this role to a high standard, providing a high level of administrative support, customer service and all general administration duties associated with working in a busy school office. Strong communication, confidentiality and time management skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively within a team are essential. 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 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. Occupational group Education & Training Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Queensland Government team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Leading business services Supervising support staff Financial oversight Key Strengths ️ Strong communication skills ⏰ Time management skills Customer service skills Financial management skills Team collaboration skills Problem-solving skills A Final Note: This is a role with Queensland Government not with Hatch.
