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Sacred Heart Girls' College was founded by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions (RNDMs) in 1957, built on the wonderful traditions of their founder, Euphrasie Barbier. It was she who had a dream "that all people would be loved, honoured and respected for the wonderful gifts of their difference and the amazing gifts of our oneness".

Sacred Heart Girls' College is a school within the Catholic ethos, educating young women for life and always striving upwards for excellence in learning and growth of faith.  We are committed to providing an environment which enables the development of strong, articulate women, faithful to Gospel values, with respect for themselves and compassion for others - discerning, confident, prepared and willing to embrace life's challenges.  Students and staff are encouraged and supported to aim high, to pursue their dreams and to excel in all that they do.

Sacred Heart Girls’ College holds the care, safety and wellbeing of young people as a central and fundamental responsibility. The commitment is drawn from and inherent to the teaching and mission of Jesus Christ, with love, justice and the sanctity of each human person at the heart of the Gospel.

Applying for a Role at Sacred Heart Girls' College

Staff at Sacred Heart Girls’ College play a vital role in the education of all girls. It is expected that all staff:

  • Support the Catholic ethos of the College through word and action
  • Be committed to regular ongoing professional learning
  • In teaching positions, be qualified as required by state authorities, hold a current VIT Registration and reflect shared principles about practice, conduct and ethics to be applied to promote the highest standards of professional practice as reflected in the VIT Code of Conduct.
  • In non-teaching positions, hold a current Police Check and Working with Children Check

Positions Vacant


DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and strategic business leader for the position of Director of Business Operations.

The Director of Business Operations provides strategic and operational leadership across the College’s business functions, including finance, governance, risk and compliance, facilities and asset management, ICT, administration, procurement, and capital works.

Reporting directly to the Principal and serving as a member of the College Leadership Team, the role is responsible for ensuring the College operates efficiently, sustainably, and effectively through strong financial stewardship, robust business systems, and future-focused infrastructure planning.

The initial term of appointment is five years with a commencement date to be negotiated.

Selection Criteria

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

  1. Commitment to the Catholic identity, mission and vision of the College. 
  2. Demonstrated executive leadership and strategic planning capability.
  3. Extensive experience in financial leadership and long-term sustainability.
  4. Expertise in governance, enterprise risk management and compliance.
  5. Experience in property, facilities, capital projects and asset management.
  6. Demonstrated leadership of ICT and digital transformation.
  7. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary professional teams.
  8. Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  9. Demonstrated professional integrity, sound judgement and commitment to Child Safety.

The successful applicant will have the following experience and qualifications:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Business or Management.
  • CPA/CA membership is highly desirable.
  • Experience in an educational environment is highly desirable.

To Apply

Applications must be submitted to the Principal, Julie Swanson via SEEK and include:

  • A letter of introduction (maximum of one page)
  • A response addressing the Selection Criteria (maximum of three pages)
  • A current curriculum vitae including the names and contact details of three professional referees.
    Please include a referee from current or most recent place of employment, if this is a school it must be the Principal. 
  • Application Form

(please submit letter of introduction, response to the Selection Criteria and Application Form as one file)

For further information contact the Principal, Julie Swanson via email [email protected]

Applications close 4pm Tuesday 28 July 2026.

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