Director of School Operations

Camberwell Girls Grammar School; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent girls' school is seeking a Director of School Operations to join their team in 2026. This full-time position involves managing the operational capacity of the Secondary School and leading a team to enhance the school's efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic and operational background, excellent interpersonal skills, and relevant experience in similar roles. The role offers competitive benefits and a commitment to child safety.

Benefits

Salaries above Award level

Active Professional Learning & Development programs

Paid Discretionary Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or school operations environment.
• Strong understanding of academic and operational aspects of a school.
• Current Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team managing the Secondary school timetable and duty rosters.
• Manage the School calendar and operational activities for events.
• Support planning and implementation of assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary degree with teaching qualification

VIT Registration

Job description

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.

You will make an impact by:

• Leading a team comprising 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.

To be successful in this role…

As an experienced leader, you possess a deep understanding and appreciation of both the academic and operational aspects of a School. Your friendly and professional demeanour is complemented by exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, allowing you to foster productive relationships. You bring a sharp analytical mindset and use data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement. Your deep understanding of systems and processes enables you to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and contribute meaningfully to the School’s strategic and operational goals.

You will have:

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

Why join Camberwell Girls Grammar?

Camberwell Girls Grammar School is an independent Anglican day school for girls from ELC to Year 12. We offer opportunities for every student to be the creator of high‑quality work, in an environment focused firmly on the future. Through academic excellence, we pride ourselves on being innovative educational leaders, as well as providing the following benefits to all staff:

• Salaries and packages at above Award‑level;
• Active Professional Learning & Development programs;
• Paid Discretionary Leave;
• Additional paid Personal/Carers Leave;
• Employee Assistance Programme 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 03 9813 1166.

Applications close: Wednesday 3 December 2025

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.

Our commitment to 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.