Canberra | Over $110k commensurate with experience + Super + Benefits
Cordelta is looking for a talented Business Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment, loves keeping operations running smoothly, and brings a grounded, people‐first approach to work.
This is the perfect role for an experienced Business Manager or Office Manager who enjoys balancing strategic oversight with hands‐on delivery and who takes pride in creating order, clarity, and calm in the day‐to‐day.
About the Role
As our Business Manager, you'll be the central coordinating hub across multiple operational functions. You'll support our Financial Controller, managing our finances and contributing to reporting. You'll work closely with our Contract Manager, Operations Manager, and Administration Assistant to support the smooth running of our business.
This role calls for someone who can confidently switch between financial tasks, people support, process improvement, and coordination while keeping communication open, relationships strong, and processes humming.
What You'll Do
As our Business Manager, you will:
Operational & Team Coordination
* Coordinate the activities of the Contract Manager, Operations Manager, and Admin Assistant.
* Provide day‐to‐day office management oversight, ensuring workplace operations are seamless.
* Maintain and improve systems, processes, and workflows to support efficiency.
* Manage office resources, equipment, vendors, and service providers.
* Keep the team informed through clear communication and regular updates.
Finance & Payroll
* Apply high‐level Excel skills for reporting, analysis, and business modelling.
* Use (or learn) Xero to support financial management.
* Undertake payroll, payroll tax, FBT, and salary packaging activities.
* Manage journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Administrative & Cultural Support
* Lead the coordination of company and team events.
* Support onboarding/offboarding activities where needed.
* Assist in maintaining documentation, policies, and internal communications.
* Uphold and strengthen Cordelta's people‐first, values‐based culture.
What You Bring Skills & Experience
* 5+ years in an office management, business management, operations, or finance coordination role.
* Highly developed Excel capability (formulas, data analysis, modelling).
* Experience with Xero—or confidence learning it quickly.
* Payroll and related compliance experience (payroll tax, FBT, salary packaging).
* Strong grounding in journals, accruals, and balance sheet processes.
* Event coordination experience or interest.
* Solid organisational and time‐management capabilities.
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to anticipate needs and spot issues early.
* Calm under pressure; able to juggle multiple tasks with grace.
* Organised, structured, and reliable to keep things on track.
* Strong administrative judgement; you know when to elevate and when to solve.
* Excellent relationship building skills across all levels.
* Comfort supporting senior leaders and handling confidential information.
* A planner at heart but flexible when the unexpected pops up.
* Tech‐savvy, confident using business systems, tools, and digital workflows.
Personal Qualities
* A proactive self‐starter who acts early and often.
* A natural problem solver with curiosity and initiative.
* Excellent communicator, clear, warm, and people‐oriented.
* Flexible and adaptable in day‐to‐day work.
Why Join Cordelta?
Cordelta is a people‐centred consultancy built on trust, respect, and contribution. We're known for our culture and we guard it carefully.
Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
As part of Cordelta, you'll enjoy:
* A generious employee profit share scheme.
* A warm, connected, down‐to‐earth culture that people genuinely love.
* Work aligned to your strengths and personal growth goals.
* Flexibility, autonomy, and leaders who trust you.
* Space to shape processes, initiatives, and improvements.
* A workplace with a genuine interest in you as a whole person.
People join Cordelta because of our culture and they stay because it's real.
Our Recruitment Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete two interviews:
* Skills‐focused interview
* Exploring your capability, experience, and approach.
* Culture & fit interview
* Exploring communication style, alignment, and how you work with others.
Ready to Apply?
If you're an experienced Business Manager or Office Manager who thrives on responsibility, variety, and building strong relationships, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit to
* Your CV
* A short cover letter telling us why you're a great fit
We look forward to meeting you.
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