Commencement Date: Monday 23 February 2026 (or as negotiated)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Position
Salary Range: CCEO Level 8 - $143,885 to $159,864 FTE Gross per annum +12.75% Super
Closing Date for Applications: 5.00pm, Friday 20 February 2026
Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed
The College is an initiative of the Diocese of Cairns and Catholic Education Services. The College offers individualised and flexible multiyear secondary education programs for young people disengaged from mainstream schooling. The College provides a variety of innovative teaching and learning practices that acknowledges young people’s complex education and social needs and empowers them to identify and pursue individual transition to adulthood, further education, employment, back to a mainstream school setting and importantly a connection to the community. Staff at the College will be multi-disciplinary in response to the diverse needs of young people and their families.
The College is a registered Special Assistance School across three campuses located within Edmonton. Manoora and the main campus in Cooktown. Cooktown has an enrolment for 38 young people in. The Cooktown campus includes a 32-bed years 7 to 12 residential unit for weekly boarders. While Manoora and Edmonton provide alternative educational pathways via day schooling for young people in years 7 to 12.
Young people who attend Holy Spirit College include Indigenous and non-Indigenous young people disengaged from mainstream education for a range of reasons including:
Holy Spirit College is seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Manager to lead the college’s financial and administrative operations. Reporting directly to the College Principal, this pivotal role supports strategic planning, financial management, human resources, property oversight, and compliance. The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader with strong financial acumen, a commitment to Catholic values, and the ability to foster a positive and efficient working environment.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
Business Manager Position Description HSC.pdf
For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.
Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.
Lucas Felstead, College Principal
P: 4252 9100
E: principal.holyspirit@cns.catholic.edu.au
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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