About Us
The vision of Bedford College is to transform education, empower people and shape the world.
Bedford has prepared thousands of students, both locally, nationally and internationally for employment with long-established and well-respected programs in Business, Leadership & Management, Early Childhood Education and Care, Community Services, Aged and Individual Support Care, and Vocational Education Training. Bedford also offers skillsets and short courses to equip people with specialist training and recertification e.g. First Aid, Manual Handling, White Card, Child Protection, Mental Health First Aid.
Bedford maintains a uniquely holistic approach to effective and impactful education where students are valued and supported in their learning journey to enable their growth, development and ability to establish a fulfilling career while making positive impact in the world around them.
Our Purpose
A Christian educational provider equipping people with vocational education and training, for lives serving the community.
Our Mission
To be an innovative provider of quality training, prioritising student care in a Christian environment, enhancing success through strategic industry partnerships.
Overview/Description of the Role
A leading not-for-profit in the Vocational Education and Training space is seeking a commercially astute and purpose driven CFO/Business Manager to join our Executive Leadership team. This is a rare and invigorating opportunity for an experienced CFO/Business Manager to combine strategic oversight with hands on execution of the College’s objectives particularly in establishing an operationally sustainable organisation and supporting continued rapid growth nationally.
Due to growth and the need to strengthen our business intelligence and expand the College into new opportunities we are excited to create this new role which will report directly to the CEO. The CFO/Business Manager will develop and execute strategies aligned to growth plans and support the generation of revenue through partnership opportunities and networks.
Key Responsibilities
The Chief Finance Officer - Business Manager is responsible for;
- Proactively supporting the generation of revenue through business development
- Managing stakeholder risk, engagement and progress to ensure business objectives, benefits and high-quality standards are achieved
- Managing key projects with team members
- Ensuring all stakeholder expectations are managed and balanced to drive excellence from end to end of delivery
- Organisational finances including overseeing the finance office staff, ensuring appropriate accounting for and control over all income and expenditure of the College
- Financial management and strategic planning including the preparation of reports to the Board and the planning of the annual budget and financial plan of all aspects of the College’s operations
- Human Resources Management including payroll and advising the CEO on industrial matters surrounding employment conditions, awards and workers compensation
- Property management in conjunction with the Office Manager including oversight coordination and reporting of all Capital works planning and construction
- IT management in conjunction with the Office Manager.
Essential Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will need to have demonstrated success as a highly effective senior leader, preferably in an educational environment.
You will have demonstrated competency in the following key areas;
- Technical accounting
- Data analytics
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Compliance and risk management
- Corporate governance
- Work Health and Safety
- Strong commercial acumen with broad exposure across finance, operations and people leadership.
Qualifications and Experience
- CA/CPA qualified with 5+ years of experience in senior finance roles
- Proven experience in business development (approximately 5+years)
- Knowledge of vocational education and training is highly regarded.
Why Join Us?
- A unique and invigorating opportunity to shape and grow a longstanding education entity well into the future
- Be part of a passionate, driven and committed Executive leadership team
- Inspiring professional development opportunities in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment
- A supportive workplace culture focused on teamwork, innovation, collaboration and anchored on Christian faith
- Convenient location with onsite parking and close to public transport.
To apply
To apply you must align to the vision, values, and purpose of Bedford College.
Please provide a cover letter outlining your motivations and suitability for the role.
Applications close at 5.00pm on Monday 22nd September 2025.
For further clarification and for a candidate information pack
Please contact Kylie Craik – Office Manager via email -kcraik@bedford.edu.au
Please note - The successful candidate must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
The successful candidate must have a valid NSW Working with Children Check.
The successful candidate must be willing to undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
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