Director of Finance and Business Operations, Freshwater Christian College
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
15 November 2026
Posted 26 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
84.8
46.1 teaching · 38.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
562
Indigenous students
7%
Language other than English
19%
Girls vs boys
259 girls · 303 boys
46%
54%
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
More disadvantage
Average
More advantage
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
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 opportunity 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 t…
This is a unique opportunity 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 t…