- Strategic leadership across finance and operations
- Key executive role in a leading independent school
- Drive innovation, compliance, and capital development
The Position
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School (PEGS) seeks to appoint a dynamic and experienced executive to lead its business and financial operations as Director of Business and Finance. This pivotal role provides strategic and operational leadership across finance, facilities, catering, administration, risk and compliance, and statutory obligations, ensuring the effective and ethical stewardship of the School’s resources.
Reporting directly to the Principal and serving as Company Secretary to the School Board, the Director is a key member of the Senior Executive Team and leads a diverse team across multiple campuses. The appointee will contribute to whole-school strategic planning, support major capital works, and ensure the School’s financial sustainability and compliance with all regulatory requirements. The role also includes oversight of ICT systems supporting business operations, in consultation with the Deputy Principal and Principal to ensure ICT effectively supports teaching and learning objectives.
The successful candidate will be a collaborative and innovative leader with strong commercial acumen, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of financial governance in the education or not-for-profit sectors. The appointee will be ethical and future focussed, adopting contemporary practices to support sustainable development. With a demonstrated ability to lead complex business functions, the Director will foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement and build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders. A CPA or ICAA accreditation (or equivalent senior experience) is essential, along with tertiary and postgraduate qualifications in finance, business or related fields.
The Organisation
With an enrolment of 3000 boys and girls from Kindergarten to Year 12, and campuses at Essendon, Keillor East and Moonee Ponds, Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School offers a rigorous academic programme, encouraging a love and respect for the challenges of learning whilst remaining sensitive to individual abilities and circumstances of its students.
A framework built on the twin pillars of Care and Wellbeing and our Culture of Thinking, supports aspirations for the development young people who are kind and respectful lifelong learners, and who are committed to making meaningful contributions to society.
Students enrolled at PEGS represent a wide range of culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds and religious affiliations.
To apply – click ‘Apply Now’, using reference PEGbus0625 addressing your cover letter and resume to Liz Jones and Katie Hooker of Future Leadership™, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.
