School Business Manager - McAuley Catholic College, Grafton

McAuley Catholic College, Grafton

McAuley Catholic College is situated in Grafton on the North Coast of NSW, and provides a Catholic education to students of the Clarence Valley. We are a Christ-centred community, founded on the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy and Marist Brothers. We focus on the development of the whole person through strong religious, academic, sporting, wellbeing and cultural programs and opportunities. Our Mercy values of Courage, Justice, Compassion, Hospitality and Excellence underpin everything we do in our daily work with our students.

SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

Position Type: Full time permanent

Hours / FTE: 76 hours per fortnight

Commencement date: Term 4, 2026

Term of Appointment: Permanent / ongoing

Applicants Must

• hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check
• have the ability to handle tasks with a high degree of confidentiality
• have a working knowledge of WH&S and equity in employment and a demonstrated capacity to apply related principles and policies
• comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment

An opportunity to make a real difference in a Catholic school community

We are seeking an experience and highly capable Business Manager to join our College Executive

and play a key role in the effective leadership and operation of our school.

This is a diverse and rewarding role for a commercially minded professional who enjoys working

across people, finance, administration, property, risk and general business operations. Working

closing with the Principal and Executive, you will provide strategic and operational oversight to ensure

the College’s non-teaching functions are well managed, compliant and aligned with its Catholic

mission and priorities.

Key responsibilities include

• Financial management, budgeting, reporting and fee administration.
• Oversight of property, assets, facilities, procurement and projects.
• Risk management, WHS, compliance and emergency management.
• Leadership and development of support staff.
• Oversight of IT, HR, communications and other business functions.
• Support the Principal with planning and decision-making with an improvement mindset.

About You

You will be an experienced business or finance professional with strong commercial, analytical,

organisational and interpersonal skills. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, working

collaboratively and handling sensitive matters with discretion.

Qualifications in accounting, commerce, finance or business (or similar) are desirable.

Most importantly, you will share a commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education and be

motivated by the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a close knit school community.

If you are looking for a leadership role where your skills and have genuine and lasting impact,

we would love to hear from you.

Enquiries should be directed to the school: 02 6643 1434

Your application should address the above criteria including the nomination of two (2) referees.

Applications must be received by 3pm Friday 11 September, 2026.

Position Description

Clarence Region

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.

Child Protection Legislation requires successful applicants to be subject to employment screening.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.