Strategic School Business Manager

Brisbane Catholic Education; Plainland; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible work arrangements (where role

Salary packaging

AI tools & training

Employee wellbeing programs

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education invites applications for a dynamic Business Manager at Sophia College, Plainland. The role leads budgeting, financial reporting and facilities management while supporting HR, safety and procurement in a school context.

You will oversee capital works, contracts and governance, partnering with leaders to drive strategic aims and improve student outcomes. This fixed-term position offers professional growth within BCE.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial and operational management in a school or similarly complex, regulated environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities with discretion and a service-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and audit readiness.
• Oversee facilities, maintenance, capital works, procurement and contract management.
• Coordinate workplace health and safety, risk, compliance and emergency planning.
• Manage business administration, systems, records and operational processes.
• Support workforce planning and payroll and HR administration.
• Build relationships with staff, families, suppliers and external partners.
• Instigate, promote, manage and market events through collaboration and shared ownership.
• Nurture staff wellbeing through a visible, hands-on leadership approach.
• Collaborate with the principal and school leadership team.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance or a relevant discipline

Tools

Payroll systems

Procurement systems

Job description

Brisbane Catholic Education invites applications for a dynamic Business Manager at Sophia College, Plainland. The role leads budgeting, financial reporting and facilities management while supporting HR, safety and procurement in a school context.

You will oversee capital works, contracts and governance, partnering with leaders to drive strategic aims and improve student outcomes. This fixed-term position offers professional growth within BCE.