Director of School Operations

Camberwell Girls Grammar; Australia; On-site; AUD 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent girls school in Australia is seeking a Director of School Operations to enhance operational capacity and support the daily running of the Secondary School. This full-time position, commencing in 2026, involves managing timetables, the School calendar, and various operational activities. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, a tertiary teaching qualification, and VIT registration. The role promotes a focus on staff wellbeing with salaries above award level, professional development programs, and additional personal leave.

Benefits

Staff wellbeing focus

Salaries above Award-level

Professional Learning & Development programs

Paid Discretionary Leave

Additional paid Personal / Carers Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience managing school operations or similar environments.
• Strong leadership skills and team management capabilities.
• Ability to support student and staff wellbeing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team responsible for the Secondary school timetable and duty rosters.
• Manage the School calendar with all academic and community events.
• Coordinate operational activities for excursions and events.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar role

Staff management

Education

Tertiary degree with teaching qualification

VIT Registration

Current Police Check

Job description

Key Points

• Commencing Semester 2 2026 or earlier by negotiation
• Collaborative and innovative working environment
• Join a school committed to student and staff wellbeing

About the Role

Leading independent girls school Camberwell Girls Grammar presents an opportunity for a Director of School Operations to join our team on a full-time basis in 2026. Reporting to the Deputy Principal you will be responsible for working closely with staff to drive and improve the operational capacity of the whole School and support the effective day-to-day running of the Secondary School.

The Director of School Operations is a 3-year tenured position which is attached to an ongoing teaching position with an approximate 0.5FTE teaching load.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team comprising of the Timetabler and the Daily Organiser with ultimate responsibility for the Secondary school timetable duty rosters and replacement staff;
• Managing the School calendar incorporating all academic and broader community events across the School;
• Managing operational activities such as the excursion and incursion process the coordination of staff and students to major off-site events and desk allocations;
• Supporting special events including orientation and scholarship days;
• Assisting in the planning and implementation of NAPLAN internal assessments and occasional external assessments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or within a school operations environment
• Tertiary degree with teaching qualification
• VIT Registration
• Current Police Check

Benefits

• Staff wellbeing focus
• Salaries and packages at above Award-level
• Active Professional Learning & Development programs
• Paid Discretionary Leave
• Additional paid Personal / Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program available for all staff and their immediate household members

Further information & how to apply

For more information see the full position description and apply via the Apply Now button. Please note applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Please submit a brief cover letter and resume outlining your suitability to this role.

For recruitment and role enquiries please contact our Human Resources team on.

Applications close : Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 9.00am

Camberwell Girls Grammar School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.

Child Safety

At CGGS we are committed to child safety as such all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Clearance or VIT Registration.

The CGGS community is one that is welcoming caring inclusive and connected. We recognise the value and importance of diversity and are dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates diversity.

Yearly Salary: 160000 - 160000