At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World . It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here . WHY WORK FOR US? Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us. Job Description YOUR ROLE The Senior Project Manager, Finance is a pivotal role supporting the Digital Reimagination (DRI) Program at Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools. This role will lead the Finance stream within Information Technology Services, delivering enterprise transformation across schools and the VCEA. It would suit an experienced project manager with strong finance systems expertise and stakeholder management skills. Desired Skills and Experience WHAT YOU WILL DO Lead the end-to-end of the Finance project using agile, hybrid, or waterfall methodologies Define and manage project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, timelines, risks, dependencies, and resources allocations to ensure project objectives are met Monitor progress against the project plan, managing multiple workstreams and proactively addressing risks and issues to keep the project on track. Maintain project governance structures, including Project Control Boards (PCB), Business Decision Authority (BDA), Change and key working groups to ensure effective oversight and decision making. Prepare and present regular status updates and reporting for senior management and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making. Build and maintain strong relationships with business units, cross-functional teams, IT teams, governance bodies, and external vendors to align on project outcomes and dependencies. ABOUT YOU Proven experience in managing large-scale, complex IT projects including Finance within scope, time, and budget constraints. Strong Knowledge of Finance technologies and systems (e.g. Oracle and SAP S4HANA) with a solid understanding of relevant standards, data governance, and compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and third-party vendors in complex delivery environments using Agile, Hybrid, or Waterfall methodologies. Demonstrated experience across all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, testing, implementation, and change management. Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and manage third-party vendors across complex delivery environments using Agile, Hybrid, or Waterfall methodologies. Relevant project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile Scrum Master, SAFe) and demonstrated application of frameworks such as Agile, PRINCE2, and DevOps HOW TO APPLY Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria. Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email recruitment@macs.vic.edu.au You will need to provide: 1. An up to-date Resume and 2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check. Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this. Privacy Collection Notice – Job Applicants MACS collects your Personal information to assess your application and suitability for employment. By submitting your Personal information, you consent to the use and disclosure of your Personal information for the purpose of being considered for employment at MACS. Applicants can withdraw their applications at any time during the recruitment process For further details, please see the full Privacy Collection Notice here APPLICATIONS CLOSE : 4.00pm Friday, 3 October 2025
