About the School:
Cairns State High School, established in 1917, is a proudly historic yet future-focused school committed to delivering exceptional teaching and holistic student development. As one of Cairns' most sought-after schools, we continue to grow because of our unwavering focus on quality teaching, strong professional culture and innovative wellbeing programs.
About the Role:
As the Cairns State High School's Business Manager, you will work closely with the Principal and senior leadership team to lead and manage the school's business operations.
You will provide high-level strategic advice and oversee the delivery of corporate services to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the school.
Your responsibilities will include:
Responding to emergent human resource matters during school closure periods, including actioning urgent issues and providing advice and support to the school Executive in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Managing human resource functions including workforce planning, recruitment processes, and staff establishment in line with departmental policies
Overseeing the management of physical resources, including facilities, assets, procurement, and infrastructure projects
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and departmental procedures across all business operations
Leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of the school's financial management practices, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
Providing strategic advice to the Principal on financial, operational, and risk management matters
Leading and developing administrative and support staff to build capability and ensure high performance
Managing contracts, service agreements, and relationships with external providers and stakeholders
Supporting governance processes, audits, and reporting requirements
Driving continuous improvement in business systems, processes, and service delivery
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
About You:
To be successful in this role:
Proven experience in financial and resource management, ideally within an educational or government setting
Strong leadership capability with the ability to manage teams, build capacity, and foster a positive workplace culture
High-level analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide strategic advice and make sound decisions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
A strong understanding of governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks
The ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment
Submit Your Application:
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.<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
