Introduction

About us

Saints College is a school of the Edmund Rice Education Australia Victorian Schools Ltd. Since 2012, we have led that way in radically inclusive education, by providing a safe, inclusive, and flexible learning environment for young people who have experienced barriers to accessing mainstream education. Our team is committed to supporting young people in re-engaging with learning through neuroaffirming, strengths based and trauma-informed approaches that meet their individual needs.

We prioritise building honest and authentic relationships with young people, their families, and communities, fostering a culture that values, supports, and celebrates the dignity and uniqueness of each person.

We offer a full-time, multi-year secondary education program designed to meet the diverse learning needs of young people. Through flexible and innovative teaching methods, we provide a safe, supportive and holistic learning experience that encourages young people to set learning goals, identify and develop their strengths, explore future pathways, and transition into adulthood, employment, further education, and community participation.

Our campuses offer tailored programs that integrate wellbeing and education, ensuring young people receive the individualised support they need to thrive. We work closely with families, community organisations, and support services to provide wraparound support that addresses both educational and personal development needs.

Our Young People

Young people come from diverse backgrounds and often face a significant and complex range of educational, social, developmental, environmental, psychological, health, legal barriers to learning which require unique interventions. Our approach is grounded in the Operation By Principles framework, which combines education with an understanding of trauma-informed practices.

We recognise that each young person’s journey is unique. Our staff are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and empowering learning environment where young people can develop confidence, reconnect with education, and work towards their goals.

Our Team

Our North Melbourne campus opened in 2012 and is our largest face-to-face learning community. Located on the edge of the CBD, it supports a diverse cohort of young people, many of whom are re-engaging with education after complex personal experiences. Staff here thrive in a collaborative environment that’s fast-paced, relational, and deeply rewarding.





Description The Role The Operations and Administration Manager is an acting opportunity for a maximum term of up to three years, available due to an internal career progression appointment. Reporting to the Deputy Principal, the role operates with a high degree of autonomy and oversees the effective delivery of operational and administrative functions across the campus. You will plan and coordinate administrative procedures, processes and systems, continually identifying opportunities to improve and streamline operations.

You will support the Deputy Principal and Campus Leadership Team to deliver exceptional services and support to campus staff and young people. In this role you will lead and manage staff providing administrative and food services, while building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders across the North Melbourne College community and the broader Saints College network. You will also engage with external stakeholders and service providers as required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.

You will be employed in an acting position for a maximum term of up to three years, commencing as soon as possible and will be employed under the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022.

Classification for the role is a Category A ESE Level 5, with a salary range of $111,535 to $123,125 (depending on education and experience).

Skills And Experiences

You will need

- Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles; Respect, Participation, Secure and Legal and Honesty
- Relevant Tertiary Qualification or equivalent education and experience
- Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and provide a National Police Check certificate (issued within the last six months)
- 3 years of experience in a similar role
- Competent with MS Office Suite
- Cooperative team player with the ability to build quality working relationships
- A commitment to ongoing professional learning for self and others to enable further development of skills, expertise and teaching capacity
- Resilient and able to develop resilience in others with a high level of emotional intelligence
- Ability and willingness to travel to school sites and attend professional development as required
- Outstanding and effective interpersonal,



communication and customer facing skills; both written and verbal
- Exercise the highest degree of confidentiality, discretion, patience, tact and diplomacy at all times
- Proven ability to identify areas for improvement and communicate these effectively, problem solve, exercise initiative, research, investigate and make decisions
- Genuine desire to research new ways and techniques to provide the highest level of service
- Ability to actively listen and preparedness to handle complaints or difficult situations that may arise
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with the highest degree of accuracy
- Experience in supporting young people with disability and/or neurodivergence

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.

To Apply

Please visit our website, learn about our work, and review the position information in Careers at Saints College Careers.

Applications must be submitted using the Apply on our careers page and include:

- A letter of introduction and a one-page response to the duties and responsibilities listed in the position description and how you would meet them;
- A current curriculum vitae outlining previous experience and skills;
- Two referees (including contact details). Please include a referee from current or most recent place of employment, if this is a school it needs to be the principal.

Applications closing date: 4pm Thursday 13 August 2026

We are a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition and are recognised as a leading organisation for the provision of educational and social inclusion programs for disenfranchised young people.

All applicants will be subject to EREA’s and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with our commitment to child protection policies and procedures. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Please review the Information Collection Notice on our website for details about how we manage your employment application information.

We are a child safe environment, committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and participation of all children and young people under our care. All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards MO1359. All staff abide by the Child Safety Code of Conduct available at: Child Safe Standards: Policy | saintscollege.vic.edu.au

POSITION DESCRIPTION

📌 Operations and Administration Manager (North Melbourne)
🏢 Saints College
📍 North Melbourne