Business Manager

Burnside State High School is seeking a highly organised, innovative, and professional Business Manager to join our school community.

This role provides high-level administrative, financial, human resource, and facilities support to the Principal and plays a key role in ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of the school.

As Business Manager, you will lead across financial management, human resources, facilities, and administrative services while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in a dynamic school environment.

This position is temporary full-time, from 20 April 2026 to 26 June 2026, with the possibility of extension.

Job details

About Us

Burnside State High School is located in the township of Nambour. The major focus of Burnside is relationships. We place a priority on quality relationships and this emphasis has provided the key ingredient for its outstanding success across all year levels. People work hard at getting on together and because we are a small school it is easier to monitor student progress and provide support.

Burnside is the proud winner of numerous awards and has hosted many international educators on fact finding visits. Our innovative structure, quality curriculum programs and emphasis on values meets the needs of a diverse range of students.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Provide strategic advice and support to the Principal and school leadership team
• Lead and manage administrative and corporate service functions across the school
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting processes
• Manage human resource functions for school support staff, including recruitment, workforce planning, performance management and professional development
• Coordinate facilities and asset management, including minor works and maintenance projects
• Implement efficient business processes and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build strong relationships with staff, stakeholders and community partners
• Lead organisational change and support high-quality service delivery across the school

About You

We are seeking a professional who demonstrates:

• Strong leadership and people management capability
• Financial and resource management expertise
• Strategic thinking and sound decision-making skill
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment
• Commitment to continuous improvement and quality service delivery
• Experience in business, financial, human resource or corporate services management (desirable)

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) to the How you will 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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NCR679722_26T - Role Description (PDF, 288KB)
  Role Description