Business Manager

Inner Sydney Montessori School. Balmain, Sydney. 0.8 to 1.0 FTE

Inner Sydney Montessori School (ISMS) is seeking an experienced Business Manager to join our team. This role will suit someone who enjoys working across finance and school operations and values being part of a close-knit Montessori community.

About our school

Established in 1981, ISMS is an independent, not-for-profit school offering Montessori education from birth through to the end of primary school. Our community values curiosity, independence and care for one another and the environment.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Principal, you will coordinate the school’s day-to-day business operations and support the Principal, Board and Finance Committee with financial planning, reporting and governance. You will work closely with our administration team and external service providers.

Key responsibilities

- Work with our external finance and payroll provider to coordinate payroll updates, resolve accounts and fee queries, and review financial reports.

- Support the Principal and Finance Committee in preparing budgets and provide clear financial information to guide decisions.

- Manage the school’s compliance calendar, coordinate government and funding returns and the Annual Report, and maintain records for school registration and early years services.

- Support HR administration and coordinate work health and safety across the school.





- Plan maintenance, manage procurement and oversee contracts for IT, cleaning and facilities services.

About you

- You have experience preparing budgets, reviewing financial reports and working with external finance providers.

- You are well organised, manage competing deadlines and follow matters through to completion.

- You exercise sound judgement and discretion when handling financial, payroll and staff information.

- You explain financial and operational matters clearly and build effective working relationships with staff, families and the Board.

Relevant qualifications in accounting, finance or business, or equivalent qualified experience, will be highly regarded. Experience in an independent school, early childhood service or not-for-profit organisation would also be valued.

ISMS is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children. Appointment is subject to a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment and a satisfactory National Police Check.

How to apply

Please email your CV and a cover letter describing your relevant experience to ****@isms.nsw.edu.au.

Applications close at 5:00 pm (Sydney time) on Thursday 26 November 2026.

We will review applications as they are received and may appoint before the closing date. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

📌 Business Manager (Balmain)
🏢 Inner Sydney Montessori School
📍 Balmain