Full time
La Salle College was founded by the Lasallian Order in 1954, and we continue to evolve as a modern secondary Catholic education institution catering for the educational, spiritual and pastoral care needs of 1400 students.
Our faith and Lasallian values
Faith | Excellence | Service
As a College staff, we've been given the gift of nurturing the young minds and hearts of our students and helping them realise their value, individuality and the positive impact they can have on the lives of others. The teachings and values of Christ underpin everything we do, who we are, what we stand for and the actions we take.
Through our programs, teachings, behaviours and actions, we encourage our College community to discover more about the Catholic faith and inspire them to realise their best self and live not by their fears but by their hopes, not by their words but by their deeds.
About you and the role
The Director of Finance and Administration actively supports the Principal in contributing to all key decisions taken by the Senior Leadership Team in the strategic leadership of the College. Within the role, they provide support, advice and counsel to the Principal in matters pertaining to the financial leadership and administrative management of the College. Specifically, the Director of Finance and Administration has delegated responsibility for the strategic financial positioning of the College and management of finances to optimise educational outcomes for students whilst maintaining a sustainable and affordable provision of Catholic education at La Salle College.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Finance and Administration shares responsibility for the Catholic identity of the College as well as spiritual and faith leadership within the community, informed by the charism of Saint John Baptist de La Salle as an expression of the gospel message of Jesus. The Director of Finance and Administration engages with the educational narrative at the executive leadership level, they understand the drivers of education in a Catholic school setting and respond strategically to allocate resources to the teaching and learning enterprise.
The Director of Finance and Administration is directly accountable for a range of financial and administrative services within the College including finance, administration, ICT, properties, canteen and uniform shop. The Director of Finance and Administration provides high-level managerial skills to successfully manage and coordinate their teams. In being both proactive and responsive to change, the Principal may, from time to time, require the performance of other duties.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education
Hold appropriate tertiary accounting qualifications and professional membership (CA or CPA)
Have demonstrated experience in a similar Senior Finance role
Have property management experience, preferably with the maintenance of ageing facilities and new works
Have a minimum 10 years' experience in a professional financial capacity in a business environment
Have a minimum 5 years demonstrated ability leading, coaching, and mentoring whilst working as part of a team to achieve business outcomes and develop strong stakeholder relationships
Be a confident self-starter who focuses on professional and personal development
Demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrate appropriate leadership competencies to achieve the key areas of accountability listed in the Role Description
Hold and maintain a Working with Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
To Apply
Please apply directly through Seek, with your curriculum vitae and a Cover Letter highlighting your suitability for the role.
For a comprehensive Role Description, please visit the College website: www.lasalle.wa.edu.au/staff.
We will be contacting suitable applicants throughout our recruitment process.
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