Director of Finance and Business Operations

Avila College

Principal:  Dr Michelle Cotter

Enquiries:  hr@avilacollege.vic.edu.au

Applications Close: 01/06/2026

Position: Education Support Employee

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Full-time


Role Description/Criteria

Established more than 65 years ago, Avila College has grown to become one of the largest Catholic secondary schools for girls in Victoria. Located in Mt Waverley, we offer Avila girls the best Catholic education and inspire successful futures. 

Full Time | 5 years term from commencement date 

The Role
 

The Director of Finance and Business Operations reports directly to the College
Principal, and provides strategic leadership across Finance, Information Technology,
Facilities, Infrastructure and Capital Works for the College. The Director of Finance
and Business Operations is a member of the College Leadership Team and has a
key role in both the strategic planning and business operations of the College. The
role is vital to the continuous improvement and future focus of systems, people and
processes that support and enable the College to deliver excellent outcomes in
Catholic Education.


The role exercises a leadership role in the College by providing information and
support to the Principal and as appropriate to the School Advisory Council,
Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools MACS, College Leadership Team,
parents and students. They are expected to display competency across a range of
skills and aptitudes, both technical and interpersonal, that positively contribute to
College culture. These competencies are executed in accordance with MACS Policy
and Procedures, as directed by the Principal, and informed by industry best practice.


The successful applicant will need to provide evidence of:
Eligibility to work in Australia
Employee WWCC or ability to attain
National Police Check or ability to attain

Information and how to apply
 

To view a role description and details regarding the application process visit the College website at www.avila.vic.edu.au | Employment Opportunities.
 

Applications close Monday 1 June 2026 at midday and will be processed upon receipt. .

The successful applicant will need to provide evidence of:

Eligibility to work in Australia

Employee WWCC or ability to attain

National Police Check or ability to attain

Completion of accredited anaphylaxis training and mandatory reporting training or prepared to complete

Avila College is committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students


Application Procedures

https://www.avila.vic.edu.au/employment/employment-opportunities-2/

Details:

Address: 35 Charles Street
Mount Waverley

Phone: 9831 9600

Website:  https://www.avilacollege.vic.edu.au

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