Executive School Ops & Finance Leader (K-12)

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, 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.