Board Secretary and Business Manager, The Rockhampton Grammar School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Early childhood
Closing date
25 October 2026
Posted 5 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
207.5
109.9 teaching · 97.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,472
Indigenous students
7%
Language other than English
24%
Girls vs boys
715 girls · 757 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Founded in 1881, The Rockhampton Grammar School is one of Australia’s leading regional independent schools, renowned for its strong academic outcomes, rich co-curricular life, proud boarding tradition and deeply embedded commitment to character development. Located in Central Queensland, the School educates approximately 1,800 day and boarding students from Early Learning to Year 12 and is recognised as Queensland’s largest co-educational boarding school.
Across its distinctive campuses and facilities, the School provides an exceptional environment for learning, personal growth and development. From its expansive main campus in Rockhampton to its renowned Ritamada beachfront education centre on the Capricorn Coast, demonstration farm at Port Curtis, working farm at Belmont, Early Learning Centre, Rugby Park and rowing facilities on the Fitzroy River, RGS offers students a breadth of opportunities within a warm, connected and supportive school community.
Beginning in early 2027, the Secretary to the Board of Trustees (Board Secretary) and Business Manager is a significant senior executive appointment with responsibility for the governance, administration and broad business operations of the School. Working closely with the Board Chair, Board of Trustees and Headmaster, the appointee will provide trusted advice, sound stewardship, leadership and disciplined oversight to support informed governance, organisational effectiveness and the School’s long-term strategic priorities.
Combining the responsibilities of Board Secretary and Business Manager, the role encompasse…