Business Manager - Mount St Bernard College, Herberton
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Far North Queensland Tableland Region
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Mount St Bernard College - Herberton
Business Manager
Commencement Date: Monday 28 September 2026 (or earlier by negotiation)
Employment Type: Full time, permanent
Salary Range: $143,885 - $159,864 FTE Gross per annum PLUS 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
Closing Date for Applications: 5:00pm, Friday 11 September 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so please apply as soon as possible
Mount St Bernard College - Herberton
Mount St Bernard College is located at Herberton on the Atherton Tablelands. Established in 1921 by the Sisters of Mercy as a day and boarding school, the College enjoys a proud history and a rich tradition.
The Sisters of Mercy began their educational ministry in the Herberton district over 100 years ago with the opening of St Patrick’s Parish Catholic Primary School in 1910. Responding to the changing educational needs in Far North Queensland, the original Sisters of Mercy Boarding School, St Mary’s Cooktown, was moved to Herberton in 1921. The Sisters of Mercy gifted the college to the Diocese of Cairns in February 2006 and it is now administered by Cairns Catholic Education Services.
The Catholic Education Community – Diocese of Cairns, is a partnership between Catholic Education Services and twenty-nine schools. The Bishop of Cairns delegates responsibility for the leadership and strategic management of this system of 29 schools to the Executive Director of Catholic Education.
The college has approximately 140 students with a combination of boarders and day students.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Principal, the Business Manager is responsible for leading the College's financial, operational and administrative functions across both the day school and boarding facilities. The role provides strategic advice to the Principal and works collaboratively with the Leadership Team to ensure effective governance, resource management and operational excellence.
Typical duties performed may include but are not limited to;
- Lead the financial management of the College including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting and long-term financial planning.
- Provide strategic advice to the Principal on finance, governance, risk management and resource allocation.
- Manage accounting operations including compliance, audits, taxation reporting, accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Develop and monitor annual budgets while providing regular financial analysis and reporting to key stakeholders and governance committees.
- Oversee school fee administration, debt management and financial accountability requirements.
- Lead and support finance and administration teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate capital works projects, asset management planning and grant applications.
- Manage property, facilities and maintenance operations to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
- Oversee contractor and service management ensuring compliance with operational and Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
- Support human resource processes, payroll oversight, workforce planning and recruitment activities.
- Partner with boarding leadership to ensure the effective financial and operational management of boarding services.
- Act as the College Work Health and Safety Officer and Fire Safety Advisor, maintaining compliance and promoting a strong safety culture.
Work Requirements
- A commitment to the mission, values and ethos of Catholic Education.
- Formal qualifications at Degree level are required, along with relevant post graduate qualifications or extensive and relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets, financial reporting, compliance and risk.
- Hold a Working with Children Blue Card (or eligibility to obtain one)
- Hold a current Driver's Licence
What we offer
- Competitive salary range
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (loading applies to 4 weeks only)
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contribution
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
Business Manager Position Description
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Enquires
Narelle Hunt, Principal
P: 07 4096 1444
E: principal@msb.qld.edu.au
CEDC