Chief Operating Officer

St Peters Lutheran College is considered the leading co-educational Independent School in Queensland. Focused on delivering its Mission of ‘Excellence in Christian Co-Education’ the College has developed an outstanding reputation for our academic offerings, a broad and varied co-curricular program, and quality pastoral care – so that fine young men and women are formed who use their gifts to lead and serve their communities.  Established in 1945, we operate two schools and an outdoor education centre with a student base of over 2500.Reporting to the Head of College, the role has been created to further shape and guide the development of the College to realise its timeless Mission and its Vision for the future.You will be accountable for developing long term business and operating strategies that will lead a culture of continuous improvement to deliver outstanding integrated corporate and operational services.Leading operational solutions or business change projects you will be responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring associated with the Capital, Business and Operational Projects of the College.Additionally, you enable your direct report leaders to lead teams of 150 professionals to create and foster a customer service culture within Corporate Services which is responsive, outcomes-focused and value-added.Developing an oversight of BAU activities is a critical success factor for this role, in addition to cultivating strong working relationships with relevant stakeholders.It is expected that the successful person will have relevant undergraduate or post graduate qualifications and evidence of ongoing upskilling.  You will be a seasoned professional with experience in Executive Management positions, leading multiple functions.You will have demonstrable capability in leading and managing improvement and change from both a strategic and operational perspective and a demonstrated ability to exemplify care, dignity and respect, delivered through high personal accountability and integrity.Whilst not essential, a knowledge of contemporary issues as they pertain to the business of education would be highly regarded.Position description AUD Indooroopilly 4068