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 Cairns State Special School
Cairns State Special School is a student-centred, inclusive and respectful learning community. State of the Art facilities underpin highly individualised programs for students in Prep to Year 12 with severe disability, including an intellectual disability. Staff work within multi-disciplinary teams to proactively support student wellbeing and engagement for every student to realise their potential and have a clear voice in their learning pathway.As the Business Manager you play an important role in contributing to the school's motto of 'Together we can Achieve the Extraordinary' and will be responsible for the effective and efficient administrative and financial management of the school.
About the Role

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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 adaption 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;
• 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, providing financial reports from One School);
• Undertake the day-to-day supervision and management of the school's support staff (Administration, Cleaning, Grounds, Facilities) including the approval of timesheets, leave applications, rosters, arrange relief and organise, undertake and coordinate recruitment, induction and training;
• Provide a range of HR support including electronic timesheet management, the processing of all Casual/Temporary/Permanent contracts and submission of relevant paperwork to HR and payroll;
• Management of the school's Asset data base on One School including the entry of new assets (P&A, LVA and Capital assets); equipping and asset disposal.

About You

Our ideal candidate would possess the following attributes:

• Be a strong communicator;
• Have superior time management skills;
• Have previous experience relevant to the role.

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).
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