The Executive Director of Schools, Diocese of Wollongong, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for this full time permanent position of Operations and Administrative Services Manager, with Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW).
WHY WORK FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG (CEDoW)
We provide our team with:
- An annual salary range of $129,059 - $139,153 plus superannuation (salary based on skills and experience)
- Excellent professional development programs, tailored to your needs
- An environment that encourages innovation and collaboration through education
- A platform to contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community
- Competitive Remuneration
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role reports directly to the Director of Finance, Facilities and Planning and exists to provide operations management at the Marian Centre, Wollongong site. This role is required to perform leadership duties in support of the effective functioning of Centre operations. Your duties may include:
- Model Catholic values by providing a welcoming, cooperative and accessible service for Catholic Education in the Diocese of Wollongong
- Oversee the daily operations of the Marian Centre (Wollongong CEO Office) and offsite storage facilities
- Provide direct leadership and management to the Reception Services team
- Lead occupancy planning, space management, office design, and fit-out projects
- Design and implement robust systems, procedures, and building protocols to ensure high-quality service delivery for staff and visitors.
- Manage Reception team staffing levels, including the recruitment and allocation of casual staff as required
- Lead the training, mentoring, and professional development of team members
- Prepare and monitor the annual operating budget and ongoing expenditure for Marian Centre site services
- Engage and manage external contractors for building maintenance and services, liaising closely with the onsite Building Manager
- Prepare briefing papers and reports for the Director of Finance, Facilities, and Planning as required
ABOUT YOU
- Demonstrates sound management skills to effectively direct operations and procedures in operations management
- Possesses key leadership traits to influence, motivate and direct teams to accomplish organisational objectives
- Displays an awareness of fundamental business principles as well as an understanding of the overall industry in which the organisation operates
- Demonstrates stewardship with the ability to effectively work across the portfolio to achieve outcomes
- Exhibits high level emotional intelligence
- Adept in critical thinking and problem solving to achieve innovative business solutions
- Proficient written and oral expression with a high degree of professionalism and competency
- Displays sound judgement and the ability to make complex decisions
- Adaptable and responsive in a continuously changing and fast paced environment
- Capacity to use Microsoft Suite and Google Applications and technologies to a high level
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a management role
- Demonstrated experience in senior administration and leading a team
- Demonstrated experience with project management
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE
This role is classified as child related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us.
POSITION APPLICATION
Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (the dot points in the ‘ABOUT YOU’ section of this position advertisement). Please keep your response to the equivalent of 2 A4 pages in length.
To confidentially discuss your application or general interest in this position please contact Steven Testa, Director - Finance, Facilities and Planning on 0407 927 294.
To submit your application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Closing Date: 22 February 2025 at 11:55pm
