Due
to the recent staff movements, we have a vacancy for a full time Director
of Finance and Administration, commencing December 2015 (or by
negotiation).
to the recent staff movements, we have a vacancy for a full time Director
of Finance and Administration, commencing December 2015 (or by
negotiation).
Job
Description available on our Website
Description available on our Website
ST
STEPHEN’S SCHOOL VISION
STEPHEN’S SCHOOL VISION
St
Stephen’s School is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia and is situated
on two campuses in the northern Perth suburbs of Duncraig and Carramar.
Stephen’s School is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia and is situated
on two campuses in the northern Perth suburbs of Duncraig and Carramar.
At
St Stephen’s School we seek to grow people holistically to understand what it
is to be human and in partnership with o
St Stephen’s School we seek to grow people holistically to understand what it
is to be human and in partnership with o
ther people in an environment that is
Christ-centred.
WHAT
DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
Reporting
to School Principal as part of the Executive team, you will lead:-
to School Principal as part of the Executive team, you will lead:-
- Key
business partnering and decision support on the strategic direction and
key business outcomes of the School; - Financial
Planning and Analysis, which includes leading the integrated planning and
forecasting process as well as working on key strategic projects; - Key
governance role in relation to budgets and planning as well as steering
continuous improvement in School operational governance.
The
role provides leadership and oversight to Property Services, Risk and
Compliance, Finance and Administration Teams.
role provides leadership and oversight to Property Services, Risk and
Compliance, Finance and Administration Teams.
Your
background
background
You
will be known as a thought leader in Finance, and be inspired and driven by the
opportunity to work with a globally-minded, Christian School that is on the
path towards an exciting future in educational innovation.
will be known as a thought leader in Finance, and be inspired and driven by the
opportunity to work with a globally-minded, Christian School that is on the
path towards an exciting future in educational innovation.
You
will be/have:-
will be/have:-
- Finance
executive with demonstrated leadership in large, sophisticated educational
or not for profit organisations - A
senior leader be capable of providing clear direction to the team, set
high standards, motivate and empower the team to deliver in a results
orientated environment. - Proven
track record of maintaining partnerships, advocacy & influencing at
senior levels. - Experience
in leading complex change. - An
innovative and strategic thinker who can develop and execute strategy. - Experience
developing and implementing new systems and processes into a large
changing environment leveraging lean thinking with process improvements. - Critical
contributor who is results orientated and driven to deliver the best
results for the business.
WE
AIM TO
AIM TO
- Provide
a community which is part of the Christian witness of the Uniting Church - Develop
in students value for life which honour God, His creation, other and
themselves - Provide
an environment in which inspirational teaching and learning transforms and
empowers lives - Strengthen
the long term viability of the School and its capacity to accommodate and
to ensure growth
EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
- Staff
& Leadership development - Cadet
Teacher Program for Graduates - Professional
learning and workshops - Career
mapping, training and mentoring - Evaluation
and Goal Setting - Discounted
rates – NIB Health Insurance - Teacher
Registration support programs - Employee
Assistance Program - Salary
packaging and Superannuation - Health
& Wellbeing Programs
HOW
TO APPLY
TO APPLY
Your
application must include 3 sections:
application must include 3 sections:
- Covering
Letter addressed to Mr Tony George, Principal, St Stephen’s School - Statement
addressing the Selection Criteria, limited to 5 pages (combine
Covering letter and Statement into one document) - Curriculum
Vitae – limited to 5 pages
SELECTION
CRITERIA (Each
point to be addressed)
CRITERIA (Each
point to be addressed)
Spiritual
Requirements:
Requirements:
- Commitment
to the Christian emphasis of the School. As the School is a school of the
Uniting Church in Australia with an active Christian ethos, it is expected
that the staff will be practicing Christians. - Interaction
with others in ways that are consistent with Christian beliefs and values.
Professional
Requirements:
Requirements:
- A
Tertiary qualification in a finance/commerce-based discipline and CPA/CA
qualified and/or a Tertiary qualification in Applied Finance and/or
post-graduate qualification in finance, management or leadership - Substantial
experience in a financial management or executive management role in the
areas related to the position purpose. - Strong
staff leadership and communication skills - Experience
negotiating and resolving complex matters involving students and families - Innovative,
be flexible and be capable of independent work - Coaching
and mentoring experience - Ability
to be innovative and agile to achieve desired outcomes where financial
restrictions may apply - Demonstrate
continual commitment to St Stephen’s School vision, values and strategic
plan.
CLOSING
DATE
DATE
Monday
2 November at 1pm
2 November at 1pm
Please
note: We occasionally amend or withdraw St Stephen’s School jobs and reserve
the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.
note: We occasionally amend or withdraw St Stephen’s School jobs and reserve
the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.
Position Descriptions can be obtained from the
School’s website at www.ststephens.wa.edu.au
School’s website at www.ststephens.wa.edu.au