Primary School Finance & Operations Lead (Contract)

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Ltd seeks a Primary School Business Manager to lead finance operations across CSPD schools. You will report to the Schools Finance Manager and help develop and review procedures, provide reporting, and support procurement, contracts and facilities planning.

The role requires a tertiary qualification, adaptability, strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure compliance with CSPD policies while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in the relevant areas of study or appropriate demonstrated experience.
• Adaptability and an ability to navigate changing environments.
• The ability to work under pressure and to manage multiple schools.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• First rate attention to detail and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-level operational finance support to school-based staff and developing, implementing and reviewing school finance procedures and processes.
• Advising on school fees, billing, and collections.
• Analysing results and budgets and advising staff on strategies for improved management, including re-forecasting.
• Supporting staff and central office with procurement and contract matters.
• Collaborating with school and central office managers on facilities planning (major and minor capital works).
• Assisting schools to ensure compliance with system policies and procedures.

Skills

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Compliance

Education

Tertiary qualification in relevant studies

Job description

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Ltd seeks a Primary School Business Manager to lead finance operations across CSPD schools. You will report to the Schools Finance Manager and help develop and review procedures, provide reporting, and support procurement, contracts and facilities planning.

The role requires a tertiary qualification, adaptability, strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure compliance with CSPD policies while collaborating with