Director of Finance and Business Operations, Freshwater Christian College

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 15 November 2026

Freshwater Christian College invites applications from experienced and strategic leaders for the role of Director of Finance and Business Operations.

Freshwater Christian College is a distinctive, co-educational Christian learning community situated in the tropical North Queensland city of Cairns. Established in 1983 and guided by its mission, Life, Love, Learn, the College provides a nurturing, values-rich education that encourages students to flourish academically, personally and spiritually. Its commitment to developing character, nurturing individual potential and fostering meaningful relationships underpins a holistic educational journey from Kindergarten to Year 12.

This is a unique prospect for an accomplished Director of Finance and Business Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across the College’s financial and business functions. Reporting to the Principal as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the role is pivotal in ensuring long-term financial sustainability and aligning resources, infrastructure and operations with the College’s educational mission and strategic goals. The successful candidate will bring substantial expertise in strategic financial management, budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling, alongside proven leadership of complex business operations. Overseeing finance, facilities, capital development, ICT, risk and compliance, the Director will provide strategic financial advice to the Principal and Board and strengthen operational effectiveness. Experience in schools, including an understanding of Kindergarten funding and regulatory requirements, will be valuable. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially astute, values-aligned leader to be part of shaping the future of a purpose-driven Christian College.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:





- An authentic Christian faith with a genuine commitment to actively, uphold and promote the Christian beliefs, values and strategic vision of Freshwater Christian College.
- Demonstrated senior-level experience in financial management and business operations, ideally within a school or similar environment.
- Strong strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting capability, with the ability to translate financial data into clear advice for non-financial audiences.
- Sound knowledge of governance, compliance and risk management frameworks, including taxation and funding acquittal requirements.
- Experience managing capital works, facilities and major projects.
- Proven capacity to lead, develop and motivate multi-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with the College Board, staff, parents and wider community.

Applicants must have a right to work in Australia and hold relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, commerce or business. Postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded. Freshwater Christian College has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and staff comply with the School's child safety policies and uphold the highest standards of student wellbeing and protection. Hutton Consulting Australia is partnering with Freshwater Christian College in the search and selection process. Applications close 5:00pm on Sunday 15 November 2026.

Affiliation: Christian

Teaching Level: Combined

Gender: Coed

580 Students

Single School

Freshwater Christian College has been supporting, encouraging and inspiring children at our Brinsmead campus, in the tropical city of Cairns, since 1983. The College was birthed out of the bold and courageous vision and faith of Freshwater Church to provide a biblically-focused education for children in the region. The College has consistently maintained its Mission to provide high-quality education, from a Christian Worldview perspective infused with biblical virtues and godly wisdom.

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