SCHOOL OPERATIONS MANAGER

• Full-time Position
• Commencing Term 3, 2026
• Work within a great team

Warwick Christian College is seeking a dedicated and reliable Operations Manager to join our College community. Being part of the leadership team, the school Operations Manager provides strategic and operational insights for all the business and non-teaching functions of the schools to ensure our school achieves its education objectives and is sustainable.

About Us
Join the vibrant learning community at Warwick Christian College, located in the picturesque heart of Warwick, QLD. With a growing community of more than 230 students, the College is committed to nurturing purposeful lives through Christ-centred education.

We are seeking passionate and dedicated employees who are eager to contribute to a supportive and collaborative environment. At Warwick Christian College, colleagues are encouraged to grow professionally and personally within a caring, mentored culture that values wellbeing, vocational development, and sustainable ministry.

A commitment to active Christian faith, involvement in a local church, and alignment with the ethos of Christian education are essential for all roles.

Warwick Christian College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people. All positions are subject to mandatory screening and suitability requirements for working with children.

Key responsibilities: 

• School Administration:  Work closely with the Administration Manager to oversee the College’s administrative, human resources, and financial operations, including enrolments, compliance reporting, records management, payroll oversight, budgeting, marketing, and HR administration.
• Facilities and ICT: Oversee the strategic and operational management of the school’s facilities, grounds, transport services, and information technology resources to ensure a safe, functional, and efficient learning environment. Manage school bus operations and transport services, scheduling oversight, compliance monitoring, and the implementation of safety standards. Lead the planning, procurement, maintenance, and support of ICT systems, networks, hardware, software, and digital resources to meet the educational and operational needs of the school.
• Project Management: Lead the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of maintenance, refurbishment, and capital improvement projects, ensuring completion within agreed timeframes, budgets, and quality standards. Oversee day-to-day building operations to maintain a safe, functional, and efficient workplace environment. Manage and coordinate contractors, consultants, and service providers, monitoring performance and ensuring service delivery meets organisational requirements.
• Workplace Health & Safety: Comply with all Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies, procedures, and safe work practices; identifying, reporting, and assisting in the management of workplace hazards and risks; following incident reporting processes and contributing to the resolution of safety issues where required.
• Additional duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Principal.

About you:

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience working in similar role in an independent school setting (K-12).
• Strong financial management and budgeting expertise.
• High-level organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to lead and manage administrative processes and staff.
• A commitment to compliance, governance and continuous improvement.
• Alignment with the values and ethos of the College.

Please complete the Employment Expression of Interest Form by following this link.
Forms must be submitted by 3.30 pm, Friday 26 June, 2026