About the role

You'll play a central role in the day-to-day operation of our school, working closely with school leaders, administration staff and our parent-led Management Committee. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes initiative, supports others and brings a thoughtful, practical approach to solving problems.

Key responsibilities
Oversee school administration
Coordinate school operations
Manage HR administration and staff matters
Support financial management and budgets
Manage grant applications and reporting
Liaise with government agencies and partner organisations
Maintain policies and compliance records
Coordinate child safety and risk management

About you
Demonstrates robust leadership and management skills, with the ability to guide staff, coordinate responsibilities and support effective teamwork
Exercises sound judgement, takes initiative and responds flexibly and decisively to changing priorities and unexpected situations
Builds positive relationships with staff,



families and the wider school community
Communicates confidently and professionally in Japanese and English, with excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Skilled at preparing official documents, formal correspondence, applications and reports with accuracy and care
Able to use Microsoft Office, Canva and digital administration systems
Valid Australian work rights from the employment start date
An Employee Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one before commencing
Required child safety and anaphylaxis training, or willingness to complete before commencing

About us

At MISJ, we help children connect with Japanese language and culture, value their identity and grow in a multicultural world. We are a not-for-profit Community Language School of Japanese offering programs from preschool through to VCE.

📌 Office Manager Oakleigh South
🏢 The Melbourne International School of Japanese
📍 Oakleigh South