We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Primary School Business Manager to join our team until the end of 2026. Our Support Teams at CSPD provide exceptional service and support to partner with our schools and enable the achievement of their vision and purpose.
This role will support schools located across Baulkham Hills, Dundas Valley, Rydalmere, and North Rocks.
Our ideal candidate will bring significant experience in school or business operations, particularly in finance, with expertise in financial accounting systems and working closely with diverse groups of administrative staff. You will be confident in liaising with senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing meaningful reporting and insights to support your schools. We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic professional who is keen to contribute as a member of our school communities and uphold both school and Catholic values.
About the role
Reporting to the Schools Finance Manager, you will join the Finance & Administration team, whose central offices are located in Parramatta. However, most of your time will be spent working directly across a number of schools within the cluster. More specifically, you will be responsible for:
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Providing high-level operational finance support to school-based staff and developing, implementing and reviewing school finance procedures and processes.
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Advising on school fees, billing, and collections.
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Analysing results and budgets and advising staff on strategies for improved management, including re-forecasting.
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Supporting staff and central office with procurement and contract matters.
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Collaborating with school and central office managers on facilities planning (major and minor capital works).
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Assisting schools to ensure compliance with system policies and procedures.
What you will bring:
To be successful you will demonstrate alignment to our purpose and values, together with:
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Tertiary qualification in the relevant areas of study or
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Appropriate demonstrated experience
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Adaptability and an ability to navigate changing/transforming environments
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The ability to work under pressure and to manage multiple schools
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Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
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First rate attention to detail and compliance
What's in it for you?
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Competitive remuneration
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Salary packaging
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25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools
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Wellbeing initiatives and resources
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Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees
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Extensive growth and development opportunities
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Ex-gratia leave
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Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
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State-of-the-art facilities
Interested?
This is a temporary position until the end of 2026. Please note that recruitment processes may commence prior to the end of the advertising period, so early applications are encouraged.
This position involves direct contact with students. The successful applicant will be subject to employment screening for child-related work, including a National Police Check, a valid Working With Children Check, and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct.
CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of all children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds who share our commitment to creating safe and inclusive school communities.
If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click APPLY today.
Apply today!
If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button. To find out more about CSPD go to https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/ or follow us on LinkedIn.
A Working With Children Check is mandatory for all roles within CSPD. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.
