Business Manager
- 506950
- NICHOLLS, ACT, 2913
- Permanent/Ongoing
- Closing at: Jul 5 2026 - 23:55 AEST
- St John Paul II College (Nicholls)
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: Immediate
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 (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- 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
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG 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.
Position-specific queries: Please contact Nicola Grieb on 02 6163 4800 or via email nicola.grieb@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.