<p>St Columba's College Ltd is a Catholic secondary girls' school located in Essendon under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and conducted in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity.</p> <p>St Columba’s College is a leading Catholic secondary school for girls dedicated to empowering young women to act with courage, compassion, and confidence.</p> <p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Business Manager</strong> to provide strategic leadership across finance, facilities, risk, and operations. As a key member of the College Leadership Team, you will drive the effective use of resources to support excellence in teaching and learning.</p> <p>As the Business Manager your key responsibilities will include:</p> <ul> <li>Lead the College’s financial planning, budgeting, and reporting</li> <li>Oversee facilities, capital works, and compliance</li> <li>Manage payroll and financial systems with integrity and precision</li> <li>Provide strategic advice to the Principal and Leadership Team</li> </ul> <p>We are looking for:</p> <ul> <li>Degree in Accounting, Business, Commerce, or related field (CPA/CA highly regarded)</li> <li>Proven leadership experience in finance and operations, ideally in education or the not-for-profit sector</li> <li>Strong understanding of financial reporting standards, compliance, and risk management</li> <li>Demonstrated success in leading teams and managing multiple projects</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with staff, parents, and external stakeholders</li> </ul> <p>Why Join Us:</p> <ul> <li>Be part of a welcoming, values-driven school where staff feel supported and connected</li> <li>Access development opportunities, and the chance to build your career</li> <li>Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and care for the school community</li> <li>Dedicated Staff Wellbeing Plan that honours our community and supports our staff</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.columba.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Business-Manager.pdf" rel="nofollow"><u>Role Description</u></a></p> <p>Your application, including the names of three referees, should be addressed to Ms Rita Grima, Principal, and submitted via our <a href="https://www.columba.vic.edu.au/employment/business-manager-2/" rel="nofollow"><u>online form</u></a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications close 4:00pm Wednesday 12 November 2025.&nbsp;</p> <p>Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.</p> <p><i>Mary Aikenhead Ministries schools are committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.&nbsp;</i></p>