
Business Manager - Yeronga State High School
Department of Education QLD
Posted 4 days ago
About the school
Yeronga State High School is a thriving inner city Secondary School known for its commitment to our vision of Quality Pathways to Success. This vision is built on strong traditions and agreed values of Quality, Harmony and Sustainability. Our aim is to provide education excellence and diverse pathways for students, built on a culture of inclusion, high expectations and student agency.
Your Role:
As Business Manager (A07), you will:
- 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.
- Undertake the day-to-day supervision and management of school support staff, including monitoring workloads and performance.
- 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.
- Monitor and provide advice to the Principal on facilities and ground maintenance (e.g., advising on minor works and repairs schedules, negotiating with contractors, facilitating repairs, and overseeing expenditure of planned and unplanned maintenance budgets). Manage the purchase, maintenance and repair of resources/equipment in accordance with guidelines, and identify opportunities to generate greater resource sustainability
How to apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 2-page response outlining your skills and abilities relevant to the role. You can use the ‘your role' section as a guide
Contact Name: Ben Orford, Principal (07) 3249 1400.
Closing Date: 02 November 2025
Please ensure you read the role description to see full duties of the role: Business Manager
Further information about Yeronga State High School can be found via the school website.
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.
About Department of Education QLD
Department of Education and Training Queensland
We deliver world-class education and training services for Queenslanders at every stage of their personal and professional development. Through three key portfolios – Early Childhood, Education, and Training – we strive to ensure that Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economy.
With over 80,000 employees across Queensland we offer a diverse range of teaching and non-teaching career and employment opportunities. 95% of our employees work in our extensive network of state schools located in Queensland’s rural, remote, regional and metropolitan communities. This includes school leaders, teachers, non-teaching professionals and a range of school support and administration staff.
We are an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. We respect professionalism, embrace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.
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