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Head of Finance & Operations | St Patrick’s Technical College | Permanent Full-Time Leadership Role

The Opportunity

The College is seeking a dedicated and strategic professional to join our team as the Head of Finance & Operations to support the growth and operational excellence of the College.  This role is pivotal in overseeing day-to-day and contributing to the strategic direction of the College.

The Head of Finance & Operations provides strategic leadership and drives the College’s financial, operational, human resources, and work health & safety functions, ensuring the long-term growth and stability of the College community. The role oversees forecasting, procurement and resource management to support College goals and requires strong discipline expertise, sound judgement and effective use of delegated authority.

Recognising the vital role of industry in the College’s success, the Head of Finance & Operations will build and maintain strong, sustainable relationships with key stakeholders.

As a member of the College Executive Leadership Team, the Head of Finance & Operations supports the Principal in leading and managing the College through a collaborative, service-oriented approach. This includes fostering professional partnerships with industry and the community and embedding the Vision and Mission of St Patrick’s Technical College throughout College life.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience in financial, facilities, HR & WHS management, preferably within the education sector, and a commitment to our dynamic and innovative learning model grounded in Catholic social teaching and informed by industry.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance - ideally in accounting, business or commerce - and/or demonstrated experience and knowledge in a comparable role.
• Exceptional abilities in strategic planning, leadership and problem-solving.
• Outstanding relationship management skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human resources practices, including recruitment, performance management and workplace culture.
• Sound understanding of WHS legislation and best practice, with experience leading compliance and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Demonstrate a commitment to participate in activities that support and develop the College’s Catholic ethos and the wider mission of the Catholic Church.

About Us

Located in Northern Adelaide, St Patrick’s Technical College is unlike other schools - we are for young adults deliberately seeking a different educational experience. We are here for students wanting to learn in the classroom, within the workplace and on the job, enabling them to kick start their real world learning. The College is a purpose-built trade school offering education, training and apprenticeship pathways to Year 10-12 students.

Additional extras

You will be working with a collaborative leadership team.

You will be entitled to receive any salary increases that are granted to employees of SA Catholic Diocesan Schools. Any salary increase applies to gross salary only and excludes allowances.

A mobile phone allowance will be provided.

We provide onsite carparking.

Salary Sacrifice  for voluntary Superannuation and other fringe benefits tax free items are available plus additional Christmas leave and more.

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