Strategic Finance & Operations Manager

Catholic Education Cairns; Tablelands Regional; Hybrid; AUD 144,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range

5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave

Salary packaging options

12.75% Employer Superannuation

Long service leave

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Catholic Education Cairns invites applications for the Business Manager at Mount St Bernard College, Herberton. Reporting directly to the Principal, you will lead the financial, operational and administrative functions across day and boarding facilities, providing strategic advice on finance, governance and risk.

Typical duties include budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, financial reporting, capital works, asset management, payroll oversight and HR activities, plus WHS compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification is required.
• Postgraduate qualifications or extensive relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial management of the College including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting and long-term financial planning.
• Provide strategic advice to the Principal on finance, governance, risk management and resource allocation.
• Manage accounting operations including compliance, audits, taxation reporting, accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets with regular financial analysis and reporting to key stakeholders.
• Oversee school fee administration, debt management and financial accountability requirements.
• Lead and support finance and administration teams, fostering high performance and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate capital works projects, asset management planning and grant applications.
• Manage property, facilities and maintenance operations with safety and learning environment in mind.
• Oversee contractor and service management ensuring WHS compliance.
• Support HR processes, payroll oversight, workforce planning and recruitment activities.
• Partner with boarding leadership for boarding services' financial/operational management.
• Act as College Work Health and Safety Officer and Fire Safety Advisor.

Education

Degree level

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Catholic Education Cairns invites applications for the Business Manager at Mount St Bernard College, Herberton. Reporting directly to the Principal, you will lead the financial, operational and administrative functions across day and boarding facilities, providing strategic advice on finance, governance and risk.

Typical duties include budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, financial reporting, capital works, asset management, payroll oversight and HR activities, plus WHS compliance.