Good Shepherd Lutheran College – Darwin, NT

Good Shepherd Lutheran College is a thriving, multi-campus Independent College in the Northern Territory, offering education from Early Learning through Year 12. Guided by Christian values, we are committed to inspiring and equipping students to flourish as compassionate, capable people who enrich the lives of others.

We are seeking an outstanding and strategic leader to join our Executive Team as Director of Business Operations. This is a pivotal role for an experienced professional eager to contribute to the continued growth of our College, while developing their own leadership journey in a dynamic and future-focused environment.

About the Role

The Director of Business Operations is responsible for leading and overseeing the College’s non-teaching operations, ensuring excellence across finance, administration, property and facilities, marketing, enrolments, information technology, and contracted services. Reporting directly to the Principal and working closely with the College Board, this position plays a critical role in delivering on the College’s strategic and 10-year business plans.

Key to success will be your ability to:

Provide visionary leadership and strategy within a complex organisational structure

Transform operations and mindsets to deliver innovation and growth

Drive financial and business improvements, governance, risk and compliance oversight

Foster strong community and external partnerships

Lead human resources, line management, and succession planning

Guide marketing and enrolment strategies

Manage multiple projects, including capital works, with excellence

This position offers a significant opportunity to shape the future of our College while living and working in Darwin, one of Australia’s most vibrant and diverse communities. Relocation support will be provided.

Application Process

Applicants are asked to submit:

Cover Letter

Resume

A response to the following Key Selection Criteria (maximum 400 words per area):

Leadership and Strategy (innovation and strategies within complex business structures or environments)

Operations Transformation (changing mindsets and operational strategies)

Business/Financial Improvements (including governance, risk and compliance management)

Growth of Community Partnerships (within and external to the College)

Human Resource Management (Line Management, Succession Planning and Performance Appraisal)

Marketing Development (Plan and strategies)

Project Management (handling multiple projects including Capital Works projects)

Applications should be submitted via Employment at Good Shepherd, by Friday 17 October 2025

All confidential enquiries may be directed to:
[email protected]