School Operations & Finance Leader

St Vincent'S College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

St Vincent’s College Ashfield is seeking a highly capable Business and Operations Manager to lead non-educational school operations, including financial management, procurement, and facilities management. Reporting to the Principal, you will drive cost-effective operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and identify growth opportunities within a dynamic K-12 Catholic school environment.

You will oversee maintenance programs, capital works planning, site security, WHS, debt collection, and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Project Management or related field.
• Experience in a Business/Operations Manager role with financial, procurement or facilities responsibilities.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team to deliver quality outcomes.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, financial management and debt collection.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for safe school operations.
• Support planning and delivery of capital works and Master Plans.
• Manage on-site contractors, access, induction and compliance with SCS requirements.
• Develop business cases and maintain Master Plan to support growth.
• Collaborate with Finance and Property teams to ensure compliance with policy and legislation.
• Monitor financial activities, provide insights to reduce costs and improve outcomes.
• Oversee insurance claims administration and debt management strategies.
• Identify opportunities to maximise enrolment and income.
• Ensure WHS systems are followed and coordinate WHS Committee activities.
• Provide operational support for school events and manage site security operations.

Skills

Financial management

Procurement

Facilities management

Executive administration

Team leadership

Education

Certificate level or higher in Business/Project Management

Job description

St Vincent’s College Ashfield is seeking a highly capable Business and Operations Manager to lead non-educational school operations, including financial management, procurement, and facilities management. Reporting to the Principal, you will drive cost-effective operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and identify growth opportunities within a dynamic K-12 Catholic school environment.

You will oversee maintenance programs, capital works planning, site security, WHS, debt collection, and