Head of Business Systems | College

Job Description

Wesley College Melbourne, a school of the Uniting Church, established in 1866, is one of Australia's leading and most respected co-educational independent schools.  With an enrolment of 3,400 students from ECLC to Year 12, it comprises three metropolitan campuses in Melbourne, at St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley and Elsternwick, outdoor education sites at Chum Creek, Mallana and Lochend, and a Year 9 residential campus at Clunes. 

The College is seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of Business systems in a full-time role. The Head of Business Systems is responsible for ensuring that the organisation's enterprise applications, data systems, and technology environments are strategically aligned with business objectives. This role plays a critical part in bridging technology and business needs, ensuring that IT systems enable operational efficiency, innovation, and informed decision-making.  

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the shaping and execution of IT strategy and IT roadmap
• Manage the lifecycle of enterprise applications, including planning, procurement, configuration, integration, support, and decommissioning
• Provide leadership to the Business Systems team and foster continuous improvement
• Act as primary IT-stakeholder liaison for system initiatives and engagement
• Oversee governance of organisational change, vendors, data, and risk
• Ensure seamless system integration, compliance, and business value delivery
• Manage performance reporting, budgets, and vendor relationships
• Support executive reporting and perform other duties as required

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 2^nd July 2025.

Please note applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews may commence prior to the close date.

Wesley College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.