Director of School Operations

• Commencing Semester 2, 2026 or earlier by negotiation
• Collaborative and innovative working environment
• Join a school committed to student and staff wellbeing

About the Role

Leading independent girls' school, Camberwell Girls Grammar, presents an opportunity for a Director of School Operations to join our team on a full-time basis in 2026. Reporting to the Deputy Principal, you will be responsible for working closely with staff to drive and improve the operational capacity of the whole School and support the effective day-to-day running of the Secondary School.

The Director of School Operations is a 3-year tenured position, which is attached to an ongoing teaching position with an approximate 0.5FTE teaching load.

You will make an impact by:

• Leading a team comprising of the Timetabler and the Daily Organiser, with ultimate responsibility for the Secondary school timeteable, duty rosters and replacement staff;
• Managing the School calendar, incorporating all academic and broader community events across the School;
• Managing operational activities such as the excursion and incursion process, the coordination of staff and students to major off-site events and desk allocations;
• Supporting special events, including orientation and scholarship days;
• Assisting in the planning and implementation of NAPLAN, internal assessments and occasional external assessments.

To be successful in this role…

As an experienced leader, you possess a deep understanding and appreciation of both the academic and operational aspects of a School. Your friendly and professional demeanour is complemented by exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, allowing you to foster productive relationships. You bring a sharp analytical mindset and use data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement. Your deep understanding of systems and processes enables you to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and contribute meaningfully to the School's strategic and operational goals.

You will have:

• Previous experience in a similar role or within a school operations environment
• Tertiary degree with teaching qualification
• VIT Registration
  Current Police Check

Why join Camberwell Girls Grammar?

Camberwell Girls Grammar School is an independent Anglican day school for girls from ELC to Year 12. We offer opportunities for every student to be the creator of high quality work, in an environment focused firmly on the future. Through academic excellence, we pride ourselves on being innovative educational leaders, as well as providing the following benefits to all staff:

• Staff wellbeing focus
• Salaries and packages at above Award-level
• Active Professional Learning & Development programs
• Paid Discretionary Leave
• Additional paid Personal/Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program available for all staff and their immediate household members

Further information & how to apply

For more information, see the full position description and apply via the 'Apply Now' button. Please note, applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Please submit a brief cover letter and resume outlining your suitability to this role.

For recruitment and role enquiries, please contact our Human Resources team on

Applications close: Wednesday 3 December 2025

Camberwell Girls Grammar School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.

Our commitment to Child Safety

At CGGS we are committed to child safety, as such all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Clearance or VIT Registration.

The CGGS community is one that is welcoming, caring, inclusive and connected. We recognise the value and importance of diversity and are dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates diversity.