Director of Business Operations

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 67 000 - 91 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An independent educational institution in Darwin is seeking a Director of Business Operations to lead its non-teaching functions. The ideal candidate will possess strategic leadership skills and experience in financial oversight, operations transformation, and project management. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of the College while engaging in a vibrant community. Relocation support will be provided.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a complex organization.
• Strong understanding of finance, governance, and compliance.
• Ability to lead strategic initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Aufgaben

• Lead and oversee non-teaching operations of the College.
• Drive financial and business improvements.
• Manage multiple projects to enhance operations.

Kenntnisse

Visionary leadership

Financial oversight

Community partnership building

Project management

Innovation in operations

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Good Shepherd Lutheran College is a thriving, multi-campus Independent College in the Northern Territory, offering education from Early Learning through Year 12. Guided by Christian values, we are committed to inspiring and equipping students to flourish as compassionate, capable people who enrich the lives of others.

We are seeking an outstanding and strategic leader to join our Executive Team as Director of Business Operations. This is a pivotal role for an experienced professional eager to contribute to the continued growth of our College, while developing their own leadership journey in a dynamic and future-focused environment.

About the Role

The Director of Business Operations is responsible for leading and overseeing the College’s non-teaching operations, ensuring excellence across finance, administration, property and facilities, marketing, enrolments, information technology, and contracted services. Reporting directly to the Principal and working closely with the College Board, this position plays a critical role in delivering on the College’s strategic and 10-year business plans.

Key to success will be your ability to:

• Provide visionary leadership and strategy within a complex organisational structure
• Transform operations and mindsets to deliver innovation and growth
• Drive financial and business improvements, governance, risk and compliance oversight
• Foster strong community and external partnerships
• Lead human resources, line management, and succession planning
• Guide marketing and enrolment strategies
• Manage multiple projects, including capital works, with excellence

This position offers a significant opportunity to shape the future of our College while living and working in Darwin, one of Australia’s most vibrant and diverse communities. Relocation support will be provided.

Application Process

Applicants are asked to submit:

• Resume
• A response to the following Key Selection Criteria (maximum 400 words per area):
• Leadership and Strategy (innovation and strategies within complex business structures or environments)
• Operations Transformation (changing mindsets and operational strategies)
• Business/Financial Improvements (including governance, risk and compliance management)
• Growth of Community Partnerships (within and external to the College)
• Human Resource Management (Line Management, Succession Planning and Performance Appraisal)
• Marketing Development (Plan and strategies)
• Project Management (handling multiple projects including Capital Works projects)

Applications should be submitted via Employment at Good Shepherd, by Friday 17 October 2025.

Good Shepherd Lutheran College is a co-educational, independent college with 3 campuses across Darwin (Leanyer, Palmerston and Howard Springs) that provide education from Early Learning (ages 3-4) through to Year 12. Through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, Australian Curriculum, Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training and our approach to community wellbeing, the College equips students with the means to not only achieve in their learning, but to flourish in their life.