<p><b>Location: </b>Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese</p> <p dir="ltr">We are offering an exciting opportunity for a <strong>Primary School Business Manager</strong> to join our team. Our Support Teams at CSPD provides exceptional service and support to partner with our schools and enable the achievement of their vision and purpose.</p> <p dir="ltr">Our ideal candidate will have significant experience in school or business operations with a focus in finance, using financial accounting systems such as TechnologyOne, and working closely with diverse groups of administrative staff. You will be comfortable in liaising with senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing pertinent and meaningful reporting and information on each of your schools. We are keen to engage with candidates who are active and enthusiastic professionals who are keen to be members of our school communities and who are willing to uphold school and Catholic values.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>The successful candidate will be working across several schools within the Parramatta/Westmead Region.</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>There are so many great things that CSPD has to offer! As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all. We offer:</em></p> <div> <ul> <li>Competitive remuneration</li> <li>Salary packaging&nbsp;</li> <li>Wellbeing initiatives and resources</li> <li>Flexible work arrangements for eligible&nbsp;employees&nbsp;</li> <li>Extensive growth and development opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Ex-gratia leave&nbsp;</li> <li>Cultural leave for Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Islander employees</li> <li>State-of-the-art facilities&nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About the opportunity:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Reporting to the Schools Finance manager, you will join the Finance &amp; Administration team, who’s central offices are at Parramatta. However nearly all your time will be spent supporting a number of schools on their individual sites. More specifically you will be accountable for:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Providing high level operational finance support to school-based staff and developing, implementing and reviewing school finance procedures and processes</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Giving direction on school fees, billing and collections</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Analysing results and budgets and advising school staff on appropriate strategies for improved management including reforecasting</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Working through procurement and contract issues with staff and central office</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Working with the school and central office managers on planning facilities issues (major and minor capital works)</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Assisting with school compliance to system policies &amp; procedures</p></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>What you will bring:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">To be successful you will demonstrate alignment to our purpose and values, together with:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Tertiary qualification in the relevant areas of study or</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Appropriate demonstrated experience</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Adaptability and an ability to navigate changing/transforming environments</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">The ability to work under pressure and to manage multiple schools</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">First rate attention to detail and compliance</p></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Interested?</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This position will bring you in contact or close proximity with students. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children.</p> <p dir="ltr">CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Apply today!</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">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.&nbsp; To find out more about CSPD go to<a href="https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/"> https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/</a> or follow us on LinkedIn.</p> <p dir="ltr">A Working With Children Check is mandatory for all roles within CSPD. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian<a href="https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check"> here</a>.</p>