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    Director Of Business - Melbourne, Australia - Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School

    Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School
    Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School Melbourne, Australia

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Applications are warmly invited for the position ofDirector of Business (CFO)at Lowther Hall.

    This is an exciting opportunity for aDirector of Business (CFO)who is committed to making a significant contribution to the continuing growth and development of Lowther Hall.

    TheDirector of Business (CFO)is a significant role within Lowther Hall.

    The position requires:
    Demonstrated knowledge and experience in financial management and reporting
    A purposeful leader, who displays qualities of trust, respect, integrity and confidentiality
    An outstanding communicator who fosters collegiality, building capacity in all stakeholders
    The School

    Lowther Hall has an excellent reputation for providing a well-rounded education for girls in an intimate environment of 900 students from Kindergarten to Year 12.

    They are a diverse, open-entry school where students are known and well catered for from their very first day.

    Lowther Hall prides itself on offering academic programs which support and challenge each student to achieve her best, and they seek to assist girls to understand a wide range of academic disciplines and co-curricular pursuits.

    Lowther Hall seeks to be a school that educates the whole person, helping each girl to develop personal qualities and values that will equip her for a happy and successful adult life.

    Lowther Hall teachers, support staff and student leaders work collectively to provide a holistic educational experience for every girl.

    The true spirit of the Lowther Hall community is found in the personal interactions and vibrant, open atmosphere which comes alive each day as the girls come through Lowther Hall's gates.

    The Role

    This diverse role is responsible for a range of school operations, including financial and property management, and is critical to the successful management of the school.

    The Director of Business (CFO) will be responsible for overseeing the prudent financial and business functions of the School to ensure a sound financial outcome and an effective and efficient level of internal and external service across the areas of Finance, Contract Management, Project Management and Buildings and Grounds.

    The Director of Business (CFO) will also act as the Company Secretary.
    In this role the Director of Business has formal responsibilities as a designated officer of the company.

    The Company Secretary provides executive support for the Board of Directors in its governance role and advises on governance issues and practices.

    The Director of Business (CFO) is a member of the Executive Management Team and supports this team in both the strategic and day-to-day leadership of the School.

    Key Responsibilities and Duties(abridged, full details in Applicant Information Pack):
    The Director of Business (CFO) must be well informed in respect of, and be able to give effect to, specific Acts and requirements associated with:
    Industrial Relations
    Australian, State and Local Governments Acts, Codes of Practice, By-Laws and Regulations to the extent that they may affect school operations
    Insurances
    Project Management
    Audit Standards
    Company Secretary
    Environmental Matters
    Essential Criteria
    Degree qualifications in Business Management, Economics, Law, Accounting or related area.

    Proven, extensive business management experience, including an in depth understanding of strategic financial management, together with experience in leadership and management of staff and business operations across a number of disciplines.

    Ability to work at an Executive level including Board reporting and demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a multidisciplinary team to achieve a Strategic Plan using contemporary business practice.

    Strong interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels of the organisation and externally.
    Ability to project manage capital works programs, including Work Health and Safety, risk management, budget and resource management.
    Significant experience in leading, implementing and reviewing quality processes and strategies that are embedded throughout an organisation.

    Sound judgement and the ability to operate autonomously with demonstrated initiative and innovative thinking in dealing with issues in a decisive and consistent manner.

    Working with Children Check.
    Desirable Criteria

    Experience in the education sector, including an understanding of educational legislative requirements, including State and Federal Government policy and funding arrangements.

    Post Graduate business and/or education qualifications; for example, an MBA.
    Success in obtaining government funding.

    Commencing in Term 3, 2024, (or as negotiated), the Director of Business (CFO)is a full-time, ongoing position with five weeks annual leave.

    For a confidential conversation, enquiries regarding the application process or to obtain an Applicant Information Pack, please contact:
    Brendan Fraser , brendan.education
    James Mundy – , james.education
    Application Process
    Applications will be received by Friday 31 March 2024and should be emailed to

    Brendan Fraser:
    E: brendan.education
    Your application should be submitted as one PDF document consist of:
    One page covering letter
    Two-page statement addressing the essential criteria
    Curriculum Vitae which includes names and contact details of two professional referees to whom you reported
    Copy of all qualifications including Academic Transcripts and Working with Children Check
    Applications will be assessed as received.
    Lowther Hall reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

    Lowther Hall and Blinkbonnie (Lowther Hall's Early Learning Centre) are Child Safe environments in which there is zero tolerance for child abuse.

    It is a condition of employment that all employees comply with all relevant policies and procedures, including Child Safe policies.

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