Director of Infrastructure, Development

Director of Infrastructure, Development & Strategy Add expected salary to your profile for insights Full-Time | Fixed-Term Contract (5 Years) Commencing: March 2026 Location: St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls Reports to: Principal Team: Executive St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls is seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Director of Infrastructure, Development & Strategy. This senior role is central to shaping the long‑term future of the School—ensuring our strategic direction, campus development, and infrastructure decisions are innovative, sustainable, and deeply aligned with our mission of providing outstanding educational experiences. About the Role As the Director of Infrastructure, Development & Strategy, you will be the strategic engine behind the School’s planning, major projects, and asset stewardship. Working closely with the Principal, Executive Leadership Team, and the Infrastructure & Development Committee, you will drive critical decision‑making that influences the School’s growth and future‑readiness. You will oversee Facilities and Maintenance operations and lead the planning and execution of capital works, asset lifecycle management, and campus improvement initiatives. Bringing together a strong strategic mindset with grounded operational awareness, you will ensure the School’s infrastructure is safe, well‑managed, and positioned for long‑term sustainability. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Alignment Lead the School’s long‑term infrastructure, asset, and campus planning. Provide strategic advice, scenario modelling, and investment evaluations to the Principal and Executive Team. Convert organisational priorities into actionable plans and frameworks. Business Analysis & Investment Evaluation Develop robust business cases for capital, operational, and strategic initiatives. Deliver financial, operational, and risk analysis to shape key decision‑making. Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth. Oversee asset lifecycle planning, maintenance scheduling, and campus development governance. Enhance asset performance and ensure the School derives maximum long‑term value. Operations Leadership Lead and mentor the Facilities and Maintenance teams. Champion risk management, compliance, safety, and best‑practice operations. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives. What You Will Bring You are an experienced executive with deep capability in strategic planning, infrastructure or asset management, and complex project leadership. You bring: - Demonstrated experience in senior strategic, infrastructure, or project management leadership roles. - A minimum of 5-8 years of senior leadership experience in strategic, infrastructure, or project management roles. - Strong financial and business analysis capability, including business case development. - A practical understanding of operational realities in education, government, or service environments. - A collaborative leadership style with strong relationship‑building skills. - The ability to think both strategically and operationally. - A values‑driven approach and alignment to the ethos of St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls. - A minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification. Why Join Us? You will become a key leader in a forward‑thinking school, influencing major development decisions and contributing to a vibrant community. This is a rare chance to guide infrastructure, strategic planning, and operational excellence at one of WA’s most respected independent schools. Our entire community is committed to providing a child‑safe environment at St Hilda's. Accordingly, you will need to provide a current Working With Children's Clearance and National Police Clearance. Please note: St Hilda's may commence interviews and make an appointment before the closing date. To apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter by 4.00pm Tuesday 27 January 2026. Salary and Application Unlock job insights: Salary match, Number of applicants, Skills match Questions: - How many years of project management experience do you have? - How many years' experience do you have as an Infrastructure Director? - Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? - Do you have experience leading agile teams? - Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? - Have you completed a qualification in business analysis? - Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? - Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? About the School St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls, established in 1896, is a leading independent private girls' school in Mosman Park, Western Australia. Dedicated to inspiring inventive thinkers with a curiosity for learning, we foster an environment where Excellence, Authenticity, Belonging, and Imagination are central to all we do. Catering to girls from Junior Kindergarten to Year 12, including boarding students, we provide an inclusive, innovative, and supportive atmosphere for both students and staff. Recognising the importance of staff wellbeing, St Hilda’s provides a range of benefits to support its employees both professionally and personally. #J-18808-Ljbffr