<p>Danebank is a highly regarded independent Anglican school for girls located in Hurstville, NSW. Established in 1933, Danebank has built a reputation for academic excellence, nurturing personal development, and fostering Christian values within a supportive and caring community. The school serves girls from Kindergarten through to Year 12, offering a well-rounded education designed to prepare students for the challenges of a rapidly changing world.</p><p>The Assistant Head of Business Services is a key leadership position within the Business Services team at Danebank. Working strategically and closely with the Head of Business Services, the Assistant Head of Business Services plays a critical role in ensuring the financial health and integrity of the school, providing strategic financial oversight and team leadership. </p><p>A prime responsibility of the Assistant Head of Business Services is to support the Head of Business Service to provide outstanding leadership across various aspects of the school&#39;s financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, auditing, and compliance. The Assistant Head of Business Services acts as a key advisor to the Head of Business Services, providing financial insights to support decision-making processes and contribute to the school&#39;s overall strategic objectives. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Expertise in financial management and reporting, with a strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes within an educational or similar complex organisation.</li><li>Leadership skills in managing and developing a finance team, with the ability to foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.</li><li>Exceptional project management capabilities, including experience in implementing strategic initiatives and overseeing building projects.</li><li>Knowledge of statutory requirements, compliance obligations, and risk management practices relevant to independent schools in Australia.</li><li>Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to support executive decision-making.</li><li>Commitment to Christian values and ethos, with the capacity to actively support these principles within the school community.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Danebank</strong> has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, as outlined in the Child Protection Policy. <a href="https://www.danebank.nsw.edu.au/school-policies/" rel="nofollow">https://www.danebank.nsw.edu.au/school-policies/</a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Hutton Consulting Australia</strong> is partnering with<strong> Danebank</strong> in the search and selection process for this position. For a confidential discussion regarding the application process and to access candidate information, please contact<strong> Michael Bignill </strong>on 0425 271 822 or <a href="mailto:michael.bignill&#64;hutton.education" rel="nofollow">michael.bignill&#64;hutton.education</a></p><p>Applications should be submitted to the Hutton Consulting Australia website by<strong> 5:00pm on Sunday 27 October 2024.  </strong><a href="https://hutton.education/opportunities/" rel="nofollow">https://hutton.education/opportunities/</a><strong> </strong></p>