Position Purpose

The Office Manager fulfills an integrated strategic, financial, and administrative mandate to build and maintain a seamless, high-performing operational environment across St Mary’s College. Exercising substantial responsibility, independent judgment, initiative, and high-level knowledge, the role oversees the day to day financial processing and budgeting, leads administrative and site maintenance personnel, manages facilities and compliance, and provides high-level executive report writing and governance support for the Principal and the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT).

Operating with significant autonomy, the Office Manager resolves complex operational issues, establishes office workflows, monitors team performance, and acts as a key liaison with Armidale Catholic Schools (ACS) personnel, external contractors, and the College community—ensuring instructional leaders maintain maximum focus on educational vision and student outcomes.

Commencement

The commencement date will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Essential criteria

- Proven ability to supervise support staff, allocate team workloads, build a positive office culture, and communicate professionally with diverse stakeholders.

- Experience coordinating business operations, budgets, reconciliations,



accounts payable/receivable, and fees using modern financial software.

- Understanding of WHS standards, preventative maintenance oversight, risk assurance, and compliance management.

- Demonstrated initiative, ability to exercise high-level independent judgment, and resolve complex operational issues.

- A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the College and a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance.

Desirable criteria

- Relevant post-secondary qualifications in Business Administration, Management, or Financial Services (or equivalent significant experience).

- Previous experience within a secondary school setting or Catholic educational framework.

Application

For questions regarding the professional nature of this position, please contact Nicole Prior, Principal St Mary’s College, Gunnedah on (02) •••• •124 or email ••••@arm.catholic.edu.au

Applications close 20 September 2026.

Don't miss this great opportunity:

To apply for this position you need to complete the online application form which is available via the information package on the Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Armidale website https://arm.catholic.edu.au/employment/vacant-positions/

📌 Office Manager, St Mary's College, Gunnedah
🏢 Catholic Schools Office Armidale
📍 Gunnedah