Business Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Professional development support

Flourish wellbeing program

Inter-school transfers

Job summary

St John Paul II College in Canberra seeks a Business Manager to lead budgeting, finances, facilities and human resources, reporting to the Principal in shaping the College’s vision.

As a member of the College Executive, you will drive governance, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning while supporting staff and students with sound financial stewardship and facilities management.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, finances, facilities, human resources, governance and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead the College Executive team, reporting to the Principal to advance the College’s vision and mission.

Skills

Budgeting

Finance management

HR management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CPA/CA or Educational Administration accreditation

WWVP clearance

Work Teach and Lead accreditation

Job description

$170,000 to $181,856 plus superannuation

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.

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 .

“As an inclusive and welcoming community, the Catholic Education office gives witness to the values of Jesus Christ through leadership, support and services to Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese”

Welcome to Catholic Education and to the schools in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Extending from Pambula on the south coast, to Crookwell in the North, through to the western point of Lake Cargelligo, the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn covers both the ACT and NSW, a total of 88,000 square kilometres.

Source: This is an extract from the company’s own website.

“As an inclusive and welcoming community, the Catholic Education office gives witness to the values of Jesus Christ through leadership, support and services to Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese”

Welcome to Catholic Education and to the schools in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Extending from Pambula on the south coast, to Crookwell in the North, through to the western point of Lake Cargelligo, the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn covers both the ACT and NSW, a total of 88,000 square kilometres.

Source: This is an extract from the company’s own website.