Yeshivah – Beth Rivkah Colleges is one of Melbourne’s leading Jewish day schools, educating 1,050 students and employing more than 400 staff across two Primary and two Secondary campuses, an Early Learning Centre and a Crèche.
The College is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead its non‑educational operations and strengthen the organisational backbone of the school.
Reporting directly to the Principal and working closely with the Board, the COO will provide strategic and operational leadership across Finance, Facilities, ICT and Digital Learning, Marketing/Fundraising and Fees. The role carries responsibility for financial governance, operational strategy and statutory reporting, ensuring these functions operate cohesively and support the College’s long‑term direction.
The COO will drive major strategic initiatives, enhance organisational capability and position the College for long‑term sustainability and growth. This is a full‑time, ongoing executive appointment, with an attractive remuneration package to be negotiated with the successful candidate.
This Role Offers:
- Direct influence on organisational strategy
- A close, trusted partnership with the Principal and Board
- A purpose-led, values-driven community
- Opportunities to modernise systems and operating practices
- Meaningful impact on students, families and the broader community.
Key Areas of Oversight:
- Financial strategy, statutory reporting, budgeting, treasury and capital management
- Facilities, capital works and security
- ICT infrastructure and cybersecurity
- Fundraising, Marketing, communications and brand
- Administration, fees collection and procurement
- Risk, compliance (non-educational) and audit readiness
What You'll Bring:
- Senior leadership experience across finance and organisational operations in a complex environment
- CPA/CA qualification (or equivalent), with a tertiary qualification in accounting, commerce, business or finance
- 7+ years' senior leadership experience, including direct responsibility for the finance function of an organisation with $20M+ revenue/budget
- 5+ years' senior operational leadership (facilities, security, ICT or administration), ideally in education or not-for-profit
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships
- Strong stakeholder and Board-level communication capability
- Respect for the Orthodox Jewish ethos and values that guide the College community
Applicants of all backgrounds are welcome.
Prior experience in the Jewish or independent school sector or broader education sector will be highly regarded.
Yeshivah–Beth Rivkah Colleges is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students. All applicants will be subject to child safety screening, including referee checks and the requirement to hold valid VIT registration or a Working With Children Check (as applicable). Completion of Child Safety Training and acceptance of the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct are mandatory prior to commencement.
St Kilda East, Melbourne
Please apply with a CV and short cover letter. For a confidential conversation, contact Mia Chaweeniramon 03 9522 8276 or email [email protected]
Pay: $200,000.00 – $220,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
