Director of Business, St Hilda's School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Early childhood
Closing date
16 October 2026
Posted 24 Sep 2026
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Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
169.9
100.9 teaching · 69 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,258
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
36%
Girls vs boys
1,258 girls · boys
100%
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
More disadvantage
Average
More advantage
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
St Hilda’s School, located on the Gold Coast, is an independent day and boarding school for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Founded in 1912, St Hilda’s School offers a rigorous learning environment, which is active, creative and innovative, targeted at developing the whole person. Over the years, St Hilda’s has established itself as a leading educational institution focusing on values, relationships, academic achievement, and technology. The school’s motto, “Non Nobis Solum – Not for Ourselves Alone,” reflects its commitment to active citizenship and community engagement. Embracing innovation, St Hilda’s integrates modern technologies, ideas and opportunities to empower young women to discover their full capacity to thrive and make a positive difference in the world.
A key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the primary purpose of the role is to provide strategic and operational business and financial leadership for the effective administration and day-to-day management of St Hilda’s School. Reporting to the Principal and School Council, the Director of Business will exemplify astute financial, business and commercial acumen and is responsible for the management of all business operations, including the Carey Lane Early Learning Centre and the St Hilda’s Foundation. This position plays an active role in strategy development and implementation of strategic objectives and requires an executive leader who has knowledge and understanding of school education and the business acumen required to successfully run a multifaceted organisation. The role also acts as Compan…
A key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the primary purpose of the role is to provide strategic and operational business and financial leadership for the effective administration and day-to-day management of St Hilda’s School. Reporting to the Principal and School Council, the Director of Business will exemplify astute financial, business and commercial acumen and is responsible for the management of all business operations, including the Carey Lane Early Learning Centre and the St Hilda’s Foundation. This position plays an active role in strategy development and implementation of strategic objectives and requires an executive leader who has knowledge and understanding of school education and the business acumen required to successfully run a multifaceted organisation. The role also acts as Compan…