Deputy Director of Business

Full-time | Commencement by negotiation

Kilvington Grammar School is an independent ELC–12 co-educational school in Melbourne, renowned for its strong academic program, inclusive culture, and commitment to developing the whole student.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Deputy Director of Business to support the effective management of the School’s financial, business and operational functions.

Working closely with the Director of Business, this is a broad senior role with responsibility across finance, risk, transport and commercial operations. The Deputy Director of Business will provide both strategic and operational support, strengthen financial governance and controls, and drive continuous improvement across the School’s business functions.

The Deputy Director of Business will also be authorised to act in the Director of Business’ absence, providing high-level advice to the Principal, Executive, Finance and Risk Committee and Board as required.

The role is full-time and has an entitlement of five weeks' annual leave per annum.

The successful candidate may commence in late 2026 or early 2027, with the commencement date to be negotiated with the preferred candidate.

The successful candidate will:

- Lead the day-to-day operations of the School’s finance function and support the Director of Business with financial, resource and business management.
- Oversee key finance functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial systems, internal controls and the annual external audit.
- Analyse financial and operational performance,



monitor budgets and provide clear and insightful reporting to support informed decision-making.
- Provide leadership across risk, compliance, OHS, insurance and WorkCover matters.
- Oversee areas of the School’s transport and commercial operations, including facility hire and contracted services.
- Lead and develop a high-performing administration team with a robust focus on service, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Manage significant projects, tenders, procurement activities and external contracts.
- Identify and lead improvements to systems and technology that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the School’s business operations.
- Work closely with the Director of Business, Principal, Executive and other key stakeholders on strategic and operational priorities.

About You

You will be an experienced senior finance or business professional who combines strong financial capability with commercial judgement, leadership skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

You will be comfortable moving between detailed financial and operational matters and broader strategic priorities, with the confidence and credibility to provide clear advice to senior leaders and governance bodies.

You will bring:





- Senior finance leadership experience with strong financial governance, reporting and internal controls expertise.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse financial and operational data, prepare forecasts and monitor performance against budget.
- Broad experience across finance, risk, compliance and business operations.
- Strong people leadership skills and the ability to develop and support a capable team.
- Experience delivering projects, procurement, systems implementation and organisational change.
- Strong commercial judgement, stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A collaborative, service-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Applicants will require:

- A tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, business or a related discipline.
- Full membership of CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).
- A current Working with Children Check (Employee) and National Police Check.

Why Kilvington?

- Join a progressive, supportive and inclusive school community.
- Take on a broad senior business leadership role with genuine scope to influence how the School operates.
- Work closely with the Director of Business, Principal and Executive.
- Lead and contribute to significant business systems, projects, tenders and commercial initiatives.
- Help strengthen financial governance, risk management and operational effectiveness across the School.
- Lead and develop a team while driving meaningful continuous improvement.

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Kilvington Gramm

📌 Deputy Director of Business (Melbourne)
🏢 Kilvington Grammar School
📍 Melbourne