Strategic Director - Business, Finance & Operations, Salesian College

Permanent full-time job at Hutton Consulting (Melbourne VIC, Australia)Located in Victoria’s scenic Macedon Ranges on the north-western outskirts of Melbourne, Salesian College Sunbury is a prestigious independent Catholic school, steeped in historical significance and vibrant community spirit. Closing date August 17, 2025Location Level 1, Queens Rd, Melbourne VIC, AustraliaType Full-TimeStatus PermanentContact Chris Menagechris. menage@hutton. educationAbout This JobLocated in Victoria’s scenic Macedon Ranges on the north-western outskirts of Melbourne, Salesian College Sunbury is a prestigious independent Catholic school, steeped in historical significance and vibrant community spirit.

Founded in 1927, the College astutely integrates its remarkable heritage (birthplace of the iconic Cricket Ashes) with state-of-the-art facilities, diverse curriculum pathways, and an unwavering commitment to educational innovation. Proudly Salesian, the College fosters excellence, faith, community, and lifelong learning, preparing students to make meaningful contributions to society. The Strategic Director – Business, Finance & Operations reports to the Principal on operational matters and the Board on governance and strategic matters. A member of the College Executive Team, the Director provides pivotal strategic and operational leadership across finance, infrastructure, and resource management and is also the Board Company Secretary.

This strategic role is critical in driving Salesian College Sunbury’s ambitious campus expansion towards 2040, managing significant financial portfolios, and overseeing innovative infrastructure development aligned with the Master Plan. The successful candidate will ensure financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, effective stakeholder engagement, and robust governance, while deeply embracing the Salesian values of reason, religion, and loving kindness.

The Successful Candidate Will DemonstrateExceptional strategic financial leadership and governance skillsProven capability managing significant capital projects and infrastructureHigh-level stakeholder management and influencing expertiseExperience leading multidisciplinary teams in complex and time sensitive settingsCommitment to fostering inclusive, positive organisational cultureAlignment with and support for Catholic education and Salesian valuesOffered as a five-year executive contract with a negotiable commencement date (preferably asap), applicants must have the right to work in Australia and be a full CA/CPA member.

Additionally, current registration as a Company Secretary (or willingness to undertake registration) is preferable and further Tertiary qualifications (such as MBA) or accreditation as an AICD member will be advantageous. Salesian College Sunbury staff comply with the College’s child safety and related policies, upholding all legislative and regulatory child safety frameworks. The College maintains a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. Hutton Consulting Australia (HCA) is partnering with Salesian College Sunbury in the search and selection process for this position. Before applying, prospective applicants must contact the lead consultant Chris Menage via email chris. menage@hutton.

education to obtain a Candidate Information Pack. Applications close by 8: 00pm on Sunday, 17th August 2025. Please note, HCA reserves the right to accept applications prior to the deadline and appoint earlier. Please ONLY APPLY directly via Hutton Consulting Australia’s website at: https: //hutton. education/opportunities.