Board Member - Finance - St Andrew's School

St Andrew's School

Established in 1850, St Andrew’s School is Adelaide’s leading co-educational, independent early years and primary school. The School provides excellence in educational experiences for over 500 students from ELC to Year 6 and is a prominent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Set on a beautiful campus in Walkerville, on the fringe of Adelaide’s CBD, the school offers students a diverse and expansive range of opportunities. Students are inspired to contemplate, innovate and contribute to diverse communities as valued, global citizens under the vibrant and contemporary leadership of Principal – Luke Ritchie.

The high calibre teaching cohort at St Andrew’s comprises a strong, experienced and dynamic team of professionals who bring international experience, educational leadership, contemporary teaching practice and a genuine commitment to every member of the St Andrew’s community.

St Andrew’s School is seeking a forward-thinking Independent Board Director who will voluntarily contribute to the governance, strategic direction and management of the School. The Board comprises a diverse and experienced group of professionals appointed for their specific expertise. Working collaboratively with the Chairperson, Board and Principal, the appointee will play a key role in ensuring accountable corporate performance aligned with the School’s strategic intent. The specific skillset sought for this appointment encompasses strong financial acumen, credibility and relevant qualifications. The appointee will join the Finance Committee. This position has arisen due to the Finance Committee Chairperson’s term expiring at year-end.

Applications are invited from CPA or CA qualified professionals with robust experience in finance, accounting, investment, commercial or governance roles, with a genuine desire to contribute their capabilities to the ongoing governance, future relevance and sustainability of St Andrew’s School. Strongly developed communication and relationship skills, strategic planning capability, a collaborative approach, sound judgement and authenticity will be important attributes for effective contribution to the Board.

Make an enquiry to explore this genuine opportunity to make a significant and valuable contribution to this thriving and progressive educational institution.

Further Information / How to Apply

• Visit standrews.sa.edu.au for more information on our client.
• Confidential enquiries are welcome to Andrew Reed and Trish Retallick on (08) 8100 8827.
• Visit henderconsulting.com.au for a job and person specification and to submit your application which should include a cover letter and CV uploaded as one PDF document.