<p><strong>Kildare Catholic College</strong></p><p>Kildare Catholic College is a vibrant secondary co-educational college serving students from Years 7 to 12 in our region. As a Catholic learning community, we are committed to nurturing the whole person—spiritually, emotionally, physically, intellectually, and socially. </p><p>At Kildare, we uphold the values of faith, learning, care and justice, while fostering a culture of inclusion, growth, and excellence. Our values explicitly inform all that we are as a catholic learning community.</p><p>Our boarding house at Mt Erin Boarding School provides an affordable and supportive weekday home for students from across the Riverina. </p><p>We provide extracurricular opportunities for all students in sports, performing arts and academic enrichment programs supported by all staff.</p><p>To find out more about Kildare Catholic College, click <a href="https://kccww.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow"><u>here.</u></a></p><p><strong>About Wagga Wagga</strong></p><p>Imagine a city where you could enjoy a challenging and stimulating career, afford a beautiful house, live close to quality schools, experience a wealth of cultural and sporting entertainment - and have a daily commute of 10 minutes.</p><p>Welcome to Wagga Wagga. To find out more, click <a href="https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/riverina/wagga-wagga" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p><strong>Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?</strong></p><p>Join<strong> </strong><a href="https://ww.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow"><u>Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga</u></a> (CEDWW) and become part of a supportive community spanning twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.</p><p>In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.</p><p>We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional </p><p>development programs. </p><p><strong>Your New Role</strong></p><p>The Business Manager is accountable to the Principal for the effective organisation, execution, and oversight of all non-teaching operations at the College. This includes direct leadership and management of the school’s support and operations teams. Kildare Catholic College is a growing Catholic systemic school with around 1,000 students, and the Principal also holds oversight of Mount Erin Boarding School. The Business Manager supports both the Principal and the Head of Boarding in fulfilling this responsibility. As a senior member of the leadership team, the Business Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient, safe, secure, and financially sustainable operation of the College’s campuses and support services. The role requires a strong commitment to teamwork and a deep alignment with the College’s mission, values, and Catholic ethos. </p><p><a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:ed0b181a-ed41-45e3-a6ee-342286199a99" rel="nofollow"><u>Link to Position Description</u></a></p><p><strong>What We Can Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Permanent Full-Time Position</li><li>Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm</li><li>Commencement ASAP</li><li>Discounted Bupa Health insurance</li><li>Salary Packaging through Maxxia</li><li>Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology</li><li>Salary: Grade 8 $114, 283.53 - $154, 536.10 base excluding superannuation (dependent upon experience and qualifications)</li></ul><p><strong>Selection Criteria</strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Registrations</strong></p><ul><li>Professional qualifications in Business Management, Accounting and Finance and/or Administrative Management. Membership of appropriate professional networks / organisations is encouraged e.g. ASBA</li><li>Relevant industry accreditation and/or registrations per role discipline </li><li>NSW Working with Children Check</li><li>Successful Candidate to undertake a National Criminal History Check</li><li>Accreditation for Support Staff in a Catholic School (Category A, <a href="https://cedww.app.lumapps.com/intranet/evangelisation-religious-education/work-teach-lead" rel="nofollow">Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools</a>, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or working towards Accreditation.</li></ul><p><strong>Knowledge &amp; Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to work independently, but also function as an effective team leader and team member</li><li>Demonstrated record of adopting a consultative and innovative approach in the delivery of accounting, finance, debtors and administrative management services to customers and a commitment to high service levels</li><li>Experience using and where required learn new financial applications, software tools and the ability to use these skills to successfully structure, access and use data in a manner to support efficient decision making</li><li>Experience in identification and deployment of asset management procedures and processes</li><li>Experience as a school Business Manager is preferred</li></ul><p><strong>Skills &amp; Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise professionally with a variety of internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Ability to critically analyse and interpret data (e.g., quotations and cost comparisons) and synthesise practical recommendations or actionable objectives</li><li>Highly organised individual with abilities in work allocation and prioritisation, in a busy service-oriented team environment</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to take initiative with idea generation, problem resolution and process improvement</li><li>Ability to work to strict deadlines and prioritise conflicting time-bound priorities</li><li>Highly organised individual with abilities in task and work allocation and prioritisation, in a busy service-oriented team environment</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to take initiative with idea generation, problem resolution and process improvement</li><li>Ability to use the Compass platform is desired</li></ul><p><strong>Applications &amp; Enquiries </strong></p><p>If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Christopher Browne on 0437 949 997 and <a href="mailto:brownec3&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">brownec3&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au</a> </p><p>Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their skills and experience against the position description to <a href="mailto:recruitment-kcc&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">recruitment-kcc&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au</a> </p><p>If you are applying for this position you must complete a <a href="https://au1.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid&#61;CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhC_CQNL8qVPEQi6OWnmoffVl4yQbSo6L6k5S0TgeIn9Q5IhYcnAXIw_iIHiRrYQ6mQ*" rel="nofollow">Pre-Employment Declaration</a> as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.</p><p>All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People and Culture team.</p><p>Applications Close <strong>Sunday 27th April 2025</strong></p><p><i>&#34;CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care&#34;</i></p><p><i>&#34;CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds&#34;</i></p>