Business Manager

Catholic Education - Archdiocese Canberra & Goulburn; Canberra; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (24 weeks)

Professional development support

People Wellbeing Program Flourish

Inter-school transfers within Archdioc

Job summary

St John Paul II College in Canberra is seeking a Business Manager to lead budgeting, finances, facilities, HR, governance and stakeholder engagement. This senior role reports to the Principal and drives the College’s vision and mission.

The position offers full-time employment with a negotiable start date and a salary range of A$170,000 to A$181,856 plus superannuation. Applications close 22 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and registration in CPA/CA, accounting, HR or Educational Administration.
• WWVP clearance required.
• Accreditation per Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, finances, facilities, human resources, governance and stakeholder engagement, reporting to the Principal.

Education

CPA/CA or equivalent registration

WWVP clearance

Education Administration accreditation

Job description

Catholic Education - Archdiocese Canberra & Goulburn – Nicholls ACT

Salary Range:$170,000 to $181,856 plus superannuation. Salary is negotiable based on skills and experience.
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date:Negotiable
Applications Closing Date: Sunday, 22 November 2026

About St John Paul II College

St John Paul II College (JPC) is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school serving families in the north of Canberra. At JPC, we strive for excellence in teaching so that our students are offered every opportunity for success in their learning. Teachers at JPC are provided structured professional learning opportunities including a focus on offering students an excellent education through the implementation of the Science of Learning as expressed through Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn’s ‘Catalyst’ program.

By joining JPC you will benefit from recent changes to our timetable including an increase in explicit teaching time and focus on routines to maximise student engagement. Staff are located in Faculty-based staffrooms to promote a focus on the delivery of quality teaching and learning programs. All staff have access to Flourish, a system-wide dedicated People Wellbeing Program offering in-time support.

About the Role

The Business Manager is a member of the College Executive team, responsible for overseeing budgeting, finances, facilities, human resources, governance, and stakeholder engagement. This role reports to the Principal in leading the College’s vision and mission.

Benefits and Opportunities

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of caregiver status
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and registration in a relevant field (CPA/CA, accounting, HR and/or Educational Administration) or demonstrated equivalent experience, knowledge, and skills within a similar role.
• ACT Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance.
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

Position-specific queries

Please contact Nicola Griebon02 6163 4*** or via email ************@cg.catholic.edu.au.

Application queries

Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5*** or via email ***********@cg.catholic.edu.au.

For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.