Contract: Permanent full-time (6 Weeks Annual Leave)
Hours of Duty: 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday
Applications Close: 10 December 2025
Silkwood is a renowned Independent School providing a unique 21st century learning journey for students from Prep to Year 12 across two campuses at Mt Nathan and Robina on the Gold Coast.
We have reimagined schooling with our transformative learning design, The Silkwood Way, which focuses on supporting young people to grow into adulthood with the capabilities to thrive in a changing world.
We are seeking a passionate leader who is CA/CPA qualified with experience working in the private school industry to join our expanding and visionary school.
You will be leading the Finance Team to ensure financial business essentials flow smoothly and working alongside the Leadership Team to provide accurate and timely financial data, budgeting support, short‑ and long‑term forecasting, analytics and professional expertise.
If you have an in-depth and thorough understanding of internal controls and compliance reporting requirements for private schools, are comfortable working within strict deadlines and are superb with both written and verbal communication, then Silkwood School is looking for you
People in the workplace have described you as a clear communicator who is comfortable building positive relationships with non‑financial stakeholders.
Leading and working within a team of five it goes without saying you are also fast and efficient, analytical and have an eye for detail.
Furthermore, you're a great short‑ and long‑range planner who has established sound judgement and decision‑making abilities to be able to provide Silkwood School with timely and meaningful reports, analysis and forecasting.
Key Result Areas Leading and Coaching a Team: Leading, role‑modeling and coaching your team to enact your team's mission Fiscal Management: Managing, analysing and forecasting financial data Financial Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports in accordance with regulatory requirements to enable quality fiscal management System Development: Ensure financial systems best support organisational needs and are effective and efficient Compliance, Governance and Risk Management: Implement mitigation to risk management strategies and ensure the school is compliant with all financial regulations
Operational Leadership: Being an active team member of the Leadership Team by supporting and enacting the Leadership Team Mission Our vision – Supporting young people to be inspired, get connected and feel empowered to make a positive difference in their lives and the world.
It is more than words on a wall – it drives everything we do Becoming part of our team means you are joining us on a journey to bring this vision to life.
Benefits Professional Development: Professional development opportunities and weekly coaching to enhance your leadership capabilities, work skills and grow in your career.
Supportive Environment: A collaborative and supportive team committed to making a difference in young peoples' lives.
Health and Wellbeing Program: A team wellbeing programme that offers a variety of FREE and heavily discounted health and wellbeing initiatives.
Reward and Recognition Programme: A unique reward and recognition programme that "makes moments that matter for those who matter – our team." Silkwood is leading the way in transforming education.
If you want to be inspired, get connected and make a difference in young peoples' lives, Silkwood School is the place for you.
How to Apply
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey and make a meaningful impact on young lives, we would love to hear from you Applicants who meet the requirements of the position are encouraged to apply by sending through your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience within the 'Key Result Areas' via the SEEK Platform.
Selection will be based on merit.
Silkwood School is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicant Evaluation Questions:
How many years' experience do you have as a Finance Lead?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Have you completed a certified practising accountant (CPA) qualification?
How many years of accounting experience do you have?
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