Business Manager, Caboolture Montessori School

The Kilmore International School | 领英; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Job summary

Caboolture Montessori School invites applications for the role of Business Manager. Reporting to the Principal, the role leads administrative, financial and corporate services with a view to long-term sustainability and growth within a Montessori setting.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on school operations experience, strong financial acumen, and proficiency with TASS. CPA/CA qualifications are highly regarded, and flexible arrangements may be negotiable.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in business operations of an independent or non-government school.
• Experience in financial management, payroll, government grants, funding mechanisms, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative, financial and corporate services for the School.
• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership to ensure sustainability and growth.
• Manage IT, facilities and administration within a Montessori environment.
• Ensure governance, compliance and policy adherence across operations.

Skills

Financial management

Payroll

Governance

TASS knowledge

HR management

Education

Accounting or business degree

CPA/CA qualifications (nice to have)

Tools

TASS school management software

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 6 November 2026

Caboolture Montessori School invites applications from experienced and strategic school business leaders for the role of Business Manager.

Established in 1998, Caboolture Montessori School is an independent primary school offering authentic Montessori education for children aged 15 months to Year 6. The School’s vision and mission is to provide an exceptional Montessori environment that develops each child’s potential and fosters the core values of respect, responsibility, resilience, empathy, and love, so that each child develops a life-long love of learning. The school encourages independent, self-motivated learners through a holistic, child-centred approach that nurtures curiosity and creativity, and inspires a passion for excellence.

Reporting to the Principal, this role is responsible for strategic and day-to-day operational leadership of the administrative, financial, and corporate services, and the long-term sustainability and growth of the School. The Business Manager will have a strategic and servant leadership mindset, with the ability to build trust through integrity, effective communication and strong relationships. The successful candidate will have strong business acumen, initiative, governance capability and the ability to independently manage finance, human resources, IT, facilities and administration within a dynamic and multi-faceted Montessori environment. Demonstrated proficiency in TASS school management software is essential and candidates without TASS experience will not be considered.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven hands-on experience in the business operations of an independent or non-government school including financial management, payroll, government grants, funding mechanisms, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance, policies, systems, and administrative functions relevant to an independent school, including proficiency in TASS school management software.
• Familiarity with the Independent Schools Queensland framework, accreditation requirements, and the regulatory environment governing independent schools in Queensland.
• Experience in managing capital assets, including facilities planning, maintenance oversight, procurement, and risk management.
• Ability to lead human resources functions including recruitment, performance management and workplace relations, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and high-performing staff culture.
• A genuine understanding of and commitment to the rhythms, culture, and community of school life and willingness to actively engage with and understand Montessori philosophy and practice.

Offered as a permanent position with a 9-day fortnight, applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting or business. CPA or CA qualifications will be highly regarded. Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated within operational requirements.

Caboolture Montessori School has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, as outlined in the Child Protection Policy.

Hutton Consulting Australia is partnering with Caboolture Montessori School in the search and selection process.

Application closing date: 5:00pm on Friday 6 November 2026. Please note eligible applications will be screened upon receipt and HCA and the School reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

Affiliation: None
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

175 Students
19 TeachingStaff
21 Non-Teaching Staff