Bursar - Level 4
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.78 FTE)
Applications Close: 6 February 2026
<p><strong>Holy Cross College Ryde</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Monday, 16 February 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Friday, 6 February 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Part-Time (60 hours per fortnight), Permanent<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br>
Holy Cross College seeks to offer a quality Catholic education that maximises the potential of every boy in our care.<br><br>
The college was founded in 1891 by the Patrician Brothers'. The charism of the Patrician Brothers is marked by a commitment to 'seeing the face of Christ in all we meet' in our daily lives. The college remains committed to this Patrician ideal. It translates into a school life that:</p>
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<li>welcomes all, seeking to build a community of hospitality and inclusion</li>
<li>expects high standards in academic work and student behaviour</li>
<li>challenges all in the school community to develop a real spirit of justice that makes a difference to the way we live our lives</li>
<li>celebrates and sanctifies life and everything in school life that is life-giving.</li>
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<p>With expansive grounds, heritage buildings and an unenviable academic and sporting tradition, Holy Cross continues to serve the Sydney Catholic community as an outstanding day school for boys 7 -12.<br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br>
Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:</p>
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<li>competitive remuneration: up to $90,182. Base salary ranges from $73,726 to $80,520. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)</li>
<li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li>
<li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li>
<li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li>
<li>Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more</li>
<li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li>
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<p><strong>About You</strong><br><br>
As a Bursar - School Support Officer (Level 4), you will be an integral member of the school community, you will demonstrate <strong>Holy Cross College Ryde's</strong> values and professional standards in interacting with students, staff, parents and the community. You must be able to demonstrate:</p>
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<li>experience with CiA and Compass or the ability to learn new systems</li>
<li>exprience in banking, financial process, orders/purchasing and invoicing</li>
<li>experience in payments and account queries</li>
<li>experience in reconcile banking, debt collection</li>
<li>proficient Excel and Word skills</li>
<li>written and oral communication and interpersonal skills and ability to deal sensitively with students, parents/carers and staff when required</li>
<li>excellent organisational skills including the ability to work effectively in a busy environment, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines</li>
<li>experience working in administration</li>
<li>ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team</li>
<li>accuracy and attention to detail</li>
<li>proven ability to recognise confidential issues as they arise and to treat them with the sensitivity required</li>
<li>a willingness to support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students</li>
<li>a willingness to perform other duties as directed by the Principal</li>
<li>a Certificate III/ IV (TAFE NSW) or equivalent post-secondary qualification in administration, human resources, finance, accounting or equivalent.</li>
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<p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br>
Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p>
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<li>current CV and cover letter</li>
<li>referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last employer.</li>
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<p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.<br><br>
If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong> <br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong> <br>
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br>
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