Head of Advisory

About the Role:

Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) is seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Advisory & Strategic Projects to drive the growth and delivery of our advisory services to schools. This is a senior leadership role where you'll design, promote, and continuously improve high-impact advisory solutions—helping schools thrive and ensuring sustainable business growth for ISQ.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Advisory Projects: Facilitate workshops, coordinate stakeholder consultations, conduct research and analysis, and deliver high-quality advisory reports tailored to the needs of Queensland independent schools.
• Drive Business Growth: Identify and execute strategies to expand ISQ's advisory services, monitor market trends, and contribute to thought leadership in the education sector.
• Deliver Strategic Projects: Oversee key ISQ initiatives, manage project planning and risk, and engage stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
• Foster Collaboration: Build strong relationships with internal teams, schools, and external partners, championing a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

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About you

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience: At least 8 years in business consulting, with a proven track record in business development and advisory services. Experience in the independent school or not-for-profit sector is highly regarded.
• Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Business, Management, or a related field (post-graduate qualifications are a plus).
• Skills: Exceptional leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Attributes: Collaborative, innovative, and committed to building a positive staff culture.

About us

Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) is the peak body representing Queensland's independent schooling sector. We represent over 200 diverse member schools across Queensland, and these range from small community schools to large Prep to Year 12 schools and cater for families from a variety of social and economic backgrounds. ISQ provides a united and powerful voice representing and promoting the interests of member schools to governments and the wider community, fostering choice in education and protecting the autonomy of independent schools. Our mission is to champion independent education and to support independent schools to serve their communities. ISQ is a non-profit membership organisation with more than 50 years' experience at the forefront of education innovation.

ISQ has a commitment to reconciliation, and our Reconciliation Action Plan can be viewed on our website.

Why Join Us?

• Lead meaningful projects that impact schools and communities.
• Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team.
• Beautiful office environment
• Flexible work options including working from home arrangements up to 2 day per week
• Competitive remuneration package
• Opportunity to salary package some personal expenses
• Focus on personal and career development opportunities

If you are ready to make a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role. Please contact Rachel Wolfson, HR Business Partner on if you have any queries. Applications close 4pm 24 November 2025.

We will review applications as they are received and may commence interviewing prior to the closing date, therefore candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We are not inviting assistance from Recruitment Agents at this time.