Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) comprises 38 Catholic schools with more then 20,000 students enrolled across the Illawarra, Macarthur, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands regions.
Location:St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, Nowra
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Executive Director of Schools invites applicants from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for this permanent full time position of Business and Operations Manager at St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, Nowra .
This position within the school will work directly with the Principal and has specific responsibilities across a range of key areas including finance, facilities, Work Health and Safety management and day to day school operations.
YOUR IMPACT
Responsibilities include:
Working with the school's Finance & Administration team to prepare, oversee, and track the College budget in line with CEDoW procedures
Coordinating school fees with leadership and managing collections, including conducting family interviews
Delivering accurate financial reporting and acting as the main liaison for internal and external auditors, and the Catholic Education Office
Developing and maintaining College finance procedures to ensure strict alignment with CEDoW policies
Communicating directly with the CEDoW Finance Department and evaluating contractor quotes against compliance standards
Support the day to day operations of the school in Liaision with the School's leadership team
Coordinate daily school routines, grounds procedures, facilities scheduling, operational logistics and administrative procedures
Coordinate daily operational needs across teaching faculty, grounds staff, and external partners

SELECTION CRITERIA
Tertiary qualifications relevant business/management/finance discipline
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role
A commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church




Proven experience at a managerial level with a strong skill set in administration, financial and facilities management
Ability to lead, motivate and work with people within teams and at all levels and with varying backgrounds
Proven ability to recognise confidential issues and treat them with the sensitivity required
Ability to determine and manage priorities in a fast-paced school setting and delegate appropriately
Ability to represent the organisation in an honest, ethical and professional way
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and be discrete
Effective organisational skills with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
Highly developed organisational and project management skills

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA
Experience working in an educational setting
Experience in finance and facilities management

WHY WORK WITH CEDOW?
At CEDoW, we believe in supporting those who support our students. This role offers:
A salary of $129,*********,153 plus superannuation (salary depending on experience and qualifications)
Laptop and mobile provided and to be used in line with CEDoW policy and procedure
An environment that encourages innovation and collaboration through education
Employees are eligible for Fitness Passport, giving you and your family discounted access to a wide network of fitness facilities

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE
This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria. Please keep your response to the equivalent of 2 A4 pages in length.
Applications Close: 18 October **** at *****pm
A co-educational Secondary Catholic High School serving the Shoalhaven area with an enrolment of approximately 952 pupils. St John's is just 1 hour south of Wollongong.

📌 Business And Operations Manager (Nowra)
🏢 St John The Evangelist Catholic High School
📍 Nowra