Business Manager - Queensland State Pathways College, Education

Queensland Pathways State College is state high school that specialises in supporting young people aged 15 to 18 (minimum grade 10), that have significant barriers to attending mainstream education, ensuring all students can succeed.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Business Manager to be based at our Coorparoo Campus. This is a crucial role that will oversee our operations supporting all 9 campuses across the state. You will work closely with the Principal and Executive Team ensuring the college operates within the Department's guidelines.

This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, from 14 July 2025 until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined.

About Queensland Pathways State College (QPSC)

At Queensland Pathways State College (QPSC), we offer a 12-month senior transitions program designed to support vulnerable students who are eager to complete their senior studies but have faced challenges that impact their ability to engage in schools. Through creating a safe and strength-based approach, we support these students to reach their goals and move confidently towards further education (TAFE or university) or employment.

Our program focuses on building essential skills in literacy, numeracy, workplace readiness, and overall wellbeing. Every student has their QCE pathway mapped out and students are mentored to reach their goals in education, wellbeing and future pathways.

Your Role

As the Business Manager you work alongside the Principal and Executive Team to deliver a range of corporate services across all nine campuses. You will manage the timely delivery of organisational executive and administrative support; frequently identify opportunities to adapt processes; supervise the support staff workforce; and encourage an environment in which quality services are delivered by demonstrating best practice, inspiring change and influencing key stakeholders.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working autonomously, ensuring business service outcomes are achieved; leading diverse teams; and playing a proactive role in modelling service delivery and expectations within a dynamic school environment.
• Provide support and leadership in the provision of a range of executive and administrative support services (e.g. manage multiple tasks and diverse/multidisciplinary work groups with conflicting priorities and timeframes; interpret departmental policies and oversee training and professional development for school support staff), and recommend and implement changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of those processes and work practices.
• Lead and manage human resources for school support staff (through the identification of emerging talent, promotion of excellent performance outcomes and mentoring individuals to achieve their professional potential); undertake workforce planning; and oversee a breadth of activities (e.g. recruitment, induction, training, vacancy processing, skill gap analysis, performance management, rehabilitation processes). Work with the Principal in leading change within the school support staff, ensuring human resource practices conform to current standards and awards/conditions, and individuals thrive in a transforming work environment.
• Contribute to financial planning processes including developing, planning, monitoring and reviewing the annual school budget, regularly reporting to the school management team and ensuring that financial activities comply with legislation and policy. Conduct analysis and provide information and advice to the Principal regarding the school's financial situation.

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). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )