Business Manager: Caboolture Montessori School (QLD)

Educationhq; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Caboolture Montessori School is seeking a strategic Business Manager to lead the administrative, financial and corporate services for the school. The role focuses on sustainability, governance and compliance within a Montessori environment.

The successful candidate will manage finance, payroll, HR, IT and facilities, ensuring robust reporting and stakeholder engagement while upholding the school’s commitment to high standards and community values.

Formación

• Proven hands-on experience in the business operations of a school, including financial management, payroll, government grants, funding mechanisms, and reporting.
• Strong governance, compliance, policies, systems, and admin functions with proficiency in TASS software.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee administrative, financial and corporate services of the school.
• Lead long-term sustainability and growth planning for the school.
• Manage governance, compliance and reporting obligations.
• Direct HR, IT, facilities and administration operations.
• Oversee capital assets including procurement, maintenance and risk management.
• Engage with Montessori philosophy and school community to support a high-performing staff culture.

Conocimientos

Financial management

Payroll

Grants & funding

Governance & compliance

TASS software

HR management

Procurement

Facilities management

Workplace relations

Montessori understanding

Educación

Accounting degree

Business degree

CPA/CA (preferred)

Herramientas

TASS software

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.