Assistant Business Manager (Assistant)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
26 October 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
PP-12
School staff (FTE)
122.7
80.2 teaching · 42.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,243
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
34%
Girls vs boys
605 girls · 638 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position Details:
St John Bosco College invites applications from suitably qualified and values-driven professionals for the position of Assistant Business Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking to broaden their leadership capability and gain valuable experience in school business management within a Catholic education environment. Working closely with the Business Manager, the Assistant Business Manager plays a key role in supporting the financial sustainability and operational effectiveness of the College through leadership of finance operations, payroll administration, financial reporting and business processes.
St John Bosco College is a Catholic co-educational College in its twelth year of operation. The College is situated in Piara Waters, a southern suburb of Perth, Western Australia. We commenced in 2015 with students from Kindergarten to Year 2. In 2026, we have 1400 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, as well as an OSHC facility. The College motto “JOY IN LEARNING” is strongly exemplified in the person, life and teachings of our patron, St John Bosco.
Selection Criteria: (if applicable)
Essential Criteria
The successful applicant will:
•Demonstrate commitment to the ethos and mission of Catholic education.
•Degree qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline.
•Demonstrated experience in financial accounting, budgeting, reporting and financial administration.
•Demonstrated experience leading or supervising staff.
•Strong understanding of accounting standards, financial controls and gove…