General Manager - Finance and Commercial Services

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Company Description Unlock a Brighter Future with MACSEYE: Join Our Team and Inspire Young Minds! Join MACSEYE in a pivotal leadership role that strengthens our ability to deliver on our mission. As General Manager - Finance and Commercial Services, you’ll shape the organisation’s financial sustainability, lead value‑driven procurement, and ensure safe, well‑managed environments for our people and communities. Working closely with leaders across MACSEYE, you’ll lead and drive organisational performance, efficiency and long‑term sustainability.

Why MACSEYE?

Make a Real Impact: you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of children, supporting their development in a lively and supportive atmosphere.

Supportive Team Environment: you will collaborate with a passionate and friendly team dedicated to excellence in early childhood education.

Growth and Development: you have the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and advance your career with ongoing professional development opportunities in a thriving field.

Job Description

Provide strategic financial and commercial leadership, driving performance, efficiency, and informed decision‑making.

Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, commercial analysis, business cases, and enterprise performance reporting.

Oversee procurement strategy, governance, sourcing, contract management, supplier performance, and value‑for‑money outcomes.

Ensure robust risk, compliance, governance, and assurance frameworks across finance, procurement, property, and commercial operations.

Lead a team of 1‑2 direct reports.

Qualifications

Senior leadership experience across finance, commercial services, vendor management, and procurement, with relevant tertiary and professional qualifications.

Proven ability to work at pace, understand business needs, evaluate competing demands, lead high‑performing teams, and deliver strong commercial outcomes.

Expertise in FP&A, pricing, investment analysis, vendor management, and procurement.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills with strong analytical and commercial acumen.

Demonstrated capability to drive change, strengthen frameworks, and lead continuous improvement and innovation.

Knowledge and experience in early years settings (Kindergarten, OSHC, Childcare) and/or adjacent industry highly valued.

Ongoing full‑time Australian work rights.

Additional Information

Ongoing training: access continuous professional development and training.

Inclusive environment: thrive in a welcoming, supportive workplace.

Career advancement: explore opportunities for growth and advancement within our organisation.

About MACSEYE MACSEYE is a pioneering organisation dedicated to establishing a network of early childhood and school‑aged care programs across Melbourne Archdiocese. Our mission is to support every child in their journey to reach their full potential through programs that focus on holistic development, identity, health, and well‑being. Guided by principles of child‑centred care, collaboration, lifelong learning, and evidence‑based decision‑making, we partner with schools, parishes, and communities to foster a connected and supportive environment for children and their families. Join us at MACSEYE, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference.

As a child safe organisation, MACSEYE prioritises the safety, wellbeing and protection of children in our care. We require applicants to undergo relevant child safety screening prior to appointment and for all employees to adhere with our child safe practices.

We welcome applications from people from all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disabilities.

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