Business & Operations Manager

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per anu

Competitive salary based on enrolment

25% discount on school fees for SCS

Ongoing training and development

Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g.

Fitness Passport

Employee Referral Program

Other rewards and benefits

Job summary

St Vincent's College Ashfield, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, is seeking a Business and Operations Manager. The role leads non-educational operations, including financial management, administration and facilities, to support safe, compliant and efficient school operations.

You will develop business cases, manage capital works, oversee procurement and debt recovery, and drive strategic improvements while collaborating with the Finance and Property teams and school leadership.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications (at Certificate Level or higher) in Business, Project Management or other relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in a Business Manager or Operations Manager role with responsibilities in financial management, procurement, facilities management or executive administration.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating a team to achieve quality business outcomes.
• Strong understanding of financial management, budgeting and debt collection.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and coordinating the school's scheduled and unscheduled repair and maintenance program to support safe operations of buildings and facilities.
• Providing on-site coordination and support for capital works programs and Master Plans deployment.
• Managing on-site contractors including access, induction, and compliance with school and SCS requirements.
• Planning for future needs by developing business cases and maintaining the Master Plan for growth.
• Collaborating with Finance and Property teams per policy and leadership direction.
• Managing and reporting on the school's financial activities in line with delegations and legislation.
• Monitoring financial performance and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Overseeing administration of insurance claims.
• Managing fee management and debt recovery in line with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Budgeting

Debt collection

WHS compliance

Contract management

Facilities management

Education

Certificate level or higher in Business/Project Management or related field

Experience in Business/Operations Manager roles

Job description

St Vincent's College Ashfield - K to 12 school
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Vincent's College Ashfield, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive salary based on enrolment band
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

St Vincent's College is a K-12 school focused on providing quality Catholic education, maximising student outcomes by offering a rich, relevant and holistic curriculum that is student centred, flexible and challenging. Be part of St Vincent's dedicated team, shaping the next generation with quality education and unwavering values.

About You

Reporting to the Principal, the Business and Operations Manager is an executive leader supporting the Principal and is responsible for overseeing the non-educational school operations including financial management, administration and property and facilities management.

This role ensures that the school's operations are efficient, cost-effective, and compliant with relevant regulations. Working in a dynamic school environment, this role takes an entrepreneurial approach to identifying and implementing opportunities for growth and improvement.

The successful applicant will perform tasks that include, but not limited to:

• overseeing and coordinating the school's scheduled and unscheduled repair and maintenance program, to support effective and safe operations of school buildings and facilities
• providing on site coordination and support for the planning and delivery of capital works programs and deployment of Master Plans
• managing on-site contractors including site access and induction and ensuring tasks are completed as per school and SCS requirements
• planning for the future needs of the school by developing business cases, maintaining the Master Plan to support future growth
• collaborating with the Finance and Property team by fulfilling all required responsibilities outlined in policy and/or as directed by the Director and other leaders in the team
• managing and reporting on the school's financial activities in alignment with the Principal and SCS procedures, ensuring that all financial activities are conducted professionally and comply with financial delegations and relevant legislation
• monitoring, managing and providing regular insights relating to the school's financial performance and identifying solutions to reduce costs and improve outcomes
• overseeing the administration of insurance claims
• managing the school's fee management and debt recovery strategies and process in line with SCS' policies, procedures and values
• identifying and implementing opportunities that maximise school enrolment and income
• ensuring Work Health and Safety (WHS) systems and requirements are followed to mitigate risks, comply with legislation and ensure a safe environment
• implementing and monitoring adherence to WHS systems for all persons onsite
• coordinating and actively participating in the school's WHS Committee
• addressing and managing WHS incidents in accordance with legislative requirements and SCS policies
• providing operational support for school events
• managing site security operations including access to CCTV footage, operation of alarms and access to keys and access cards
• collaborating with primary schools within their network including establishing commercial connections such as multi-school tenders, debt collection, shared resources and providing guidance where needed
• serving as a member of the College Leader Leadership Team
• any other duties as required.
• tertiary qualifications (at Certificate Level or higher) in Business, Project Management or other relevant field
• demonstrated experience in a similar role including Business Manager or Operations Manager with responsibilities in financial management, procurement, facilities management or executive administration
• demonstrated experience in leading and motivating a team to achieve quality business outcomes
• strong understanding of financial management, budgeting and debt collection.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

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Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.