Education Operations & Finance Manager

Brisbane Catholic Education; Townson; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

AI tools and training

Salary packaging

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education in Queensland is seeking a Finance and Operations Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will lead financial management, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and audit readiness, oversee facilities, procurement, WHS, payroll support, and student services collaboration with school leadership.

The role emphasizes building relationships with staff and external partners, ensuring compliance and effective administration, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Experience in financial and operational management in schools or regulated environments.
• Strong communication and discretion with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, reporting and audits.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial management, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and audit readiness.
• Overseeing facilities, maintenance, capital works, procurement and contract management.
• Coordinating workplace health and safety, risk, compliance and emergency planning.
• Managing business administration, systems, records and operational processes.
• Supporting workforce planning and payroll/human resource administration.
• Building productive relationships with staff, families, suppliers and external partners.
• Instigating, promoting, managing and marketing events through collaboration.
• Nurturing staff wellbeing with a hands-on supportive presence.
• Collaborating with the principal and school leadership team.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Reporting

Audit readiness

Contract management

Workforce planning

Payroll administration

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business or Finance

Job description

Brisbane Catholic Education in Queensland is seeking a Finance and Operations Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will lead financial management, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and audit readiness, oversee facilities, procurement, WHS, payroll support, and student services collaboration with school leadership.

The role emphasizes building relationships with staff and external partners, ensuring compliance and effective administration, with opportunities for professional