The Melbourne International School of Japanese Inc. – Oakleigh South VIC

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.

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📌 Office Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 The Melbourne International School of Japanese
📍 Melbourne