Executive Director of Education

1 week ago


Australia BUSY Ability Full time

About BUSY Ability

BUSY Ability is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers a range of employment services, apprenticeship support and vocational skills training across Australia.

The organisation was founded with the creation of The BUSY School, a co-educational Queensland special assistance school approved by the Non-State Schools Accreditation Board under the Education (Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Act 2017.

The BUSY School was founded in 2019 with the first campus (Cairns) opening in 2020. Since then, the campus network has grown to nine campuses, over 1,300 students and approximately 180 employees.

Job Description

A bit about the role...

The Executive Director of Education will lead strategic growth and operational leadership across an existing and expanding education network. Following the success of The BUSY School, the BUSY Ability division will continue to pursue further education opportunities including interstate expansion of The BUSY School model, variations of independent non-government schooling, new models of education delivery, and establishment of international education ventures.

This role is responsible for considerable budget and resource management, including commercial viability of new opportunities. It will also provide effective, dynamic and inspirational leadership and promote a culture of encouragement, support and guidance to ensure every young person is able to fulfil their true potential.

You will work closely with the Group CEO on quality, sustainability, growth, and leadership. This role has significant strategic and operational oversight and considerable stakeholder engagement including working closely with, and leveraging the expertise of, a variety of BUSY Ability's corporate services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic growth and operational leadership across the education network
  • Develop and implement business plans to achieve commercial viability
  • Provide effective leadership and promote a culture of encouragement and support
  • Work closely with the Group CEO on quality, sustainability, growth, and leadership
  • Engage with stakeholders and leverage expertise of corporate services

Requirements

  • Extensive executive experience in the education sector
  • Relevant qualifications and experience in financial management and analysis
  • Strong commercial acumen and financial literacy
  • Detailed understanding of education funding models
  • Ability to understand educational policy/legislation, regulation and accreditation standards/frameworks
  • Experience in creating and delivering high performing teams
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills

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