tracey.hickey@hutton.education
About this job
A key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the primary purpose of the role is to provide strategic and operational business and financial leadership for the effective administration and day-to-day management of St Hilda’s School. Reporting to the Principal and School Council, the Director of Business will exemplify astute financial, business and commercial acumen and is responsible for the management of all business operations, including the Carey Lane Early Learning Centre and the St Hilda’s Foundation. This position plays an active role in strategy development and implementation of strategic objectives and requires an executive leader who has knowledge and understanding of school education and the business acumen required to successfully run a multifaceted organisation. The role also acts as Company Secretary to the School Council. Possessing a high degree of trustworthiness, loyalty, integrity and confidentiality, the successful candidate will have outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills, with a passion for education and a dedication to positive outcomes for young women. You will have a clear understanding of how a Director of Business can make a real difference to the student learning journey.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Support of the St Hilda’s School’s Vision, Mission and Values and commitment to the Anglican ethos.
- Business management experience within a school environment, including an in-depth understanding of strategic financial management and budget formation.
- Ability to collaborate at an executive level with experience in leading and managing a multidisciplinary team to deliver strategic initiatives using contemporary business practices.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels of the organisation and externally, including an ability to effectively negotiate, resolve conflict, motivate and engage stakeholders.
- Experience in governance reporting to a Board or Council, and ability to manage projects, facilities, resources and contracts.
- Experience in leading, implementing and reviewing quality processes and strategies that are embedded throughout an organisation.
Applicants must have a right to work in Australia and hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Business or a related area. CPA or CA qualifications will be highly regarded.
St Hilda’s School has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and staff comply with the School’s child safety policies and uphold the highest standards of student wellbeing and protection.
Hutton Consulting Australia is partnering with St Hilda’s School in the search and selection process. For a confidential discussion and to receive the Candidate Information Pack, please contact lead consultant Tracey Hickey at tracey.hickey@hutton.education
Applications close 5:00pm on Friday 16 October 2026.
Please ONLY APPLY directly via Hutton Consulting Australia’s website at: https://hutton.education/opportunities/