Director of Finance and Corporate Services

Sacred Heart College is a Catholic, co-educational College for students in Years 7-12 located on the coast in Sorrento, Western Australia. The College has established an outstanding reputation for excellence within our Four Pillars – Spiritual, Academic, Cultural and Sport.

Our College prides itself on the quality of our pastoral care and educating through our motto, ‘Always Striving Upwards’. We strive to ensure that each student is well known and cared for. Our Four Pillars allow students to discover and develop their interests and talents to become the best they can be.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Finance and Corporate Services to join our College in January 2027. This is an ongoing Executive Leadership position with broad responsibility across finance and corporate services.

 The role: Reporting directly to the Principal, you will be a key member of the Executive Leadership team, playing a strategically important role in shaping the direction, performance and long-term success of the College. As The Director of Finance and Corporate Services, you will provide leadership across the College’s finance and corporate services functions, ensuring sound financial stewardship, robust governance and operational excellence. This position combines strategic leadership with operational excellence, providing the opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest level.  

You will monitor and improve systems, policies and procedures across all elements of financial and operational matters — including budgeting, forecasting, financial and management accounting, cash flow management and the various Corporate Service functions for the College. You will lead multiple teams and employees, building a high-performance and engaged workplace. In addition to this you will be working within a complex, regulated environment, providing high-level advice to all stakeholders.

As The Director of Finance and Corporate Services your responsibilities include (not limited to):

• Lead all financial and management accounting functions, including cash flow management across the College.  

• Lead all Corporate Service functions across the College.

• Build strong relationships across the College, influence and shape decision-making at all levels of the College Operations.

• Develop and deliver financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting and scenario analysis to support the College’s objectives.

• Monitor and improve systems, policies and procedures across all elements of financial and operational matters.

• Provide high-level financial advice and strategic insights to the Principal, Executive Committee, Council and the various council Sub Committees.  

• Serve as an Executive Officer to the Advisory Committee and relevant Sub Committees.

• Lead financial analysis, risk management and governance initiatives.

• Support capital planning decisions through sound financial analysis and capital works developments.

• Drive continuous improvement, building on a strong foundation through contemporary and innovative ideas.

• Lead, mentor and develop high-performing employees, fostering an engaged, collaborative and accountable workplace culture.

Key focus areas:

• Financial Leadership and Governance

• Corporate Services leadership

• Strategic Planning and Execution

• People and Culture Leadership

• Operational Excellence and Risk Management

What we are seeking:

• Significant senior finance leadership experience.

• Demonstrated success leading finance together with corporate services and other business support functions.

• Leading the College’s corporate services functions, ensuring the delivery of efficient, student focused support services that strengthen the College’s presence and sustainability.

• Strong commercial acumen with highly developed analytical skills to evaluate business performance, assess risk, and interpret and present complex data to diverse stakeholders.

• Proven capability in financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and capital works planning.

• Ability to build strong relationships across the College and confidently influencing leaders and key stakeholders on complex business, financial and corporate service matters.

• Provide high level advice to the Principal, Executive, Advisory Council and their relevant Sub Committees.

• Proven ability to negotiate, influence and work with external parties such as CEWA Ltd, government bodies, local councils and key service providers.

• Outstanding leadership capability, with a track record of building rapport across the College, developing high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement.

• Confidence in influencing others and navigating difficult conversations around financial matters, backed by excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong organisational, project-management and problem-solving skills.

• Current CA or CPA qualification.

• MBA (desirable).

As this position has been re advertised, previous applicants are welcome to apply. For further information regarding this role please contact Christina Schrader – HR Advisor on 9246 8296.  

Salary conditions: This position is renumerated with CEWA LTD, Business Managers Salary Schedule: Category 9. https://www.cewa.edu.au/publication/salary-schedules-june-2026/

Be part of something excellent: To apply for this exciting opportunity please visit our website. For full details regarding the role description and application form; please click on the following link:  http://www.sacredheart.wa.edu.au/community/employment

Applications close: 4pm, Friday, 11 September 2026. Please provide a covering letter, addressing the selection criteria (3 pages maximum) and a CV highlighting your suitability for this position. Please address all applications to the   Principal, Lucio Cicchini.

Email: employment@sacredheart.wa.edu.au

The way we give back to our people: Sacred Heart College gives back generously to our employees with offers on many benefits such as our own wellness program, corporate healthcare rates, onsite weights and fitness studio and a very active social club.

Sacred Heart College prides itself of living the motto of ‘Always Striving Upwards’ our three key values of Courage, Compassion and Respect encompass what it means to be part of the Sacred Heart community.