College Finance & Operations Lead

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

School fee discount

Training & development

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Mary’s Cathedral College Sydney is seeking an experienced College Bursar to lead daily finance operations, including purchasing, accounts payable/receivable and billing accuracy.

The role requires initiative, strong interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team within Sydney Catholic Schools. Term-time only, full-time ongoing, commencing 28 January 2027.

Qualifications

• Finance experience in a school or similar environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple finance tasks and deadlines.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling financial information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and purchasing.
• Liaise with families re school accounts and billing.
• Assist with month-end and year-end tasks.
• Support preparation of annual budgets.
• Ensure compliance with SCS standards and procedures.
• Respond to internal and external queries.

Skills

Finance experience

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Technology One

Compass

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

St Mary’s Cathedral College Sydney is seeking an experienced College Bursar to lead daily finance operations, including purchasing, accounts payable/receivable and billing accuracy.

The role requires initiative, strong interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team within Sydney Catholic Schools. Term-time only, full-time ongoing, commencing 28 January 2027.