Boutique Accounting Firm | Malvern Location | Full-Time | Office-Based

About the Opportunity

Marlow Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded boutique accounting firm in Malvern, Melbourne to appoint an experienced Executive Assistant / Client Services Administrator.

This is a pivotal, hands-on role supporting a busy Director within a well-established and professional practice. Sitting at the heart of the business, you will act as a key liaison between clients, Directors and internal teams while ensuring seamless coordination of administrative, compliance and workflow processes.

The Role

This is a varied and high-responsibility position where you will take ownership of end-to-end client administration, including:

  • Managing client relationships and responding to queries with professionalism
  • Drafting correspondence for clients and stakeholders
  • Maintaining practice management systems for a large client portfolio
  • Collating financial statements, tax returns and SMSF documentation
  • Lodging tax returns and tracking compliance deadlines
  • Managing client onboarding and ATO/ABR obligations
  • Providing high-level EA support including diary management and meeting coordination
  • Supporting workflow management, invoicing and administrative processes

This role is suited to someone who thrives in a structured environment, takes pride in accuracy, and enjoys being an integral part of a high-performing team.

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience in an Executive Assistant / Client Services Administrator, or similar, role within an accounting practice- ESSENTIAL
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting a Partner or Director in a professional services environment
  • Professional and personable communication style, with the ability to build rapport with clients and manage queries in a timely and confidential manner
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive client information with confidentiality, integrity and professionalism at all times
  • Willingness and preference to work full-time in a professional office environment

Why Join?

  • Stable, supportive environment with strong staff retention
  • Modern, professional offices in a convenient Malvern location
  • Approachable and commercially minded Directors
  • Exposure to high-quality private client and advisory work
  • Collaborative, well-structured team environment
  • A role where you can truly add value and be relied upon

How to Apply

Please apply via SEEK with your resume, along with your salary expectations and notice period.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so please do not delay in submitting your application.

Enquiries can be sent to Marlow Recruitment Director, Sharon Marlow, via sharon@marlowrecruitment.com.au with the subject “Executive Assistant / Administration”. 

Full-time | Melbourne VIC or Sydney NSW | Hybrid

About The Jewish Independent

The Jewish Independent (TJI), formerly Plus61J Media, is a contemporary Australian Jewish community organisation committed to informed journalism, diverse perspectives and constructive dialogue.

Founded in 2005 by publisher Uri Windt as an independent digital publication, the organisation has evolved into a multi-platform media and community organisation encompassing journalism, digital publishing, events, partnerships and thought leadership. 

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to lead a contemporary Jewish community organisation at a pivotal stage of growth and evolution.

As Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will provide overall strategic, operational and financial leadership of The Jewish Independent, shaping its next phase as a multi-platform media and community engagement organisation with growing reach, impact and community relevance. 

Working closely with the Publisher and Board of Directors, you will drive the organisation’s strategic direction, oversee digital growth and product innovation, and build sustainable, diversified revenue streams to support long-term independence and influence.

You will lead a talented hybrid workforce of editorial, digital and operational specialists, fostering a high-performance, collaborative and values-driven culture. 

Why Work for The Jewish Independent?

  • Lead with purpose and influence: This is an opportunity to shape public discourse and strengthen community connection through the organisation’s thoughtful journalism, intelligent debate and impactful programs. The CEO will play a visible and meaningful role in influencing ideas, conversations and community engagement across Australia and beyond.
  • Drive growth at a pivotal moment: The organisation is entering an exciting phase of strategic evolution, with ambitions to expand audience reach, diversify revenue and further develop its digital and programmatic offerings. You will have the mandate to build capability and position the organisation for long-term sustainability and impact.
  • Lead a contemporary, hybrid specialist team: You will manage a talented and mission-aligned hybrid workforce across editorial, digital and operational functions, fostering a collaborative culture that supports creativity, agility and high performance in a flexible working environment.

About You

  • Demonstrated leadership experience, ideally within a mission-driven organisation, media organisation, not-for-profit environment, or related industry.
  • Alignment with The Jewish Independent’s mission and values of diversity, integrity, and social justice.
  • Ability to navigate diverse perspectives within the Jewish and broader community.
  • Knowledge and awareness of current affairs, specifically Israel, Middle East politics and international affairs.
  • Tertiary qualification in business, journalism, or other relevant area.

Application Process

To request an Information Pack, please email Brittany Marlow via brittany@marlowrecruitment.com.au with the subject “TJI CEO”, your full name, and your most recent role and organisation. All enquiries and applications must be directed to Marlow Recruitment.

Head of Teaching & Learning (0.8 FTE)

A rare step-up leadership opportunity in a small, nurturing Primary School (ELC–Year 6)

Are you a Learning Area Leader, Curriculum Coordinator or Teaching & Learning Leader in a Primary setting who feels ready for the next step?

This is a rare opportunity to move into your first Head of Teaching & Learning role within a warm, well-established independent Primary School and ELC of approximately 150 students.

With a genuine 0.8 FTE structure, this role offers meaningful leadership influence with work–life balance.

Why this role is different

This is the ideal next step for an educator who:

  • Has the knowledge, passion and capability for whole Primary-school curriculum leadership
  • May not yet hold the “Head of” title
  • Thrives in collaborative, community-oriented environments
  • Enjoys integrated programming and contemporary, inquiry-driven learning

In a smaller school setting, you will have genuine impact — every classroom, every teacher, every learner.

About the School

Our client is a respected independent Primary School and ELC located in Melbourne’s inner south-east.

With approximately 150 students from ELC to Year 6, the School offers:

  • A close-knit, inclusive and values-led community
  • Strong academic foundations in literacy and numeracy
  • Rich specialist programs in the Arts, Music, Sport and Languages
  • A commitment to student wellbeing and respectful relationships
  • An openness to integrated, inquiry-based approaches to learning

Educators who appreciate elements of PYP, IB philosophy, or enquiry-based learning will feel particularly aligned.

About the Role

Reporting to the Principal and sitting on the Executive Leadership Team, the Head of Teaching & Learning will:

  • Lead curriculum and pedagogy from ELC through to Year 6
  • Support and mentor classroom and specialist teachers
  • Drive excellence in teaching practice and assessment
  • Lead professional learning and performance development processes
  • Support integrated and inquiry-based programming
  • Use data to inform improvement and enhance student outcomes
  • Contribute to whole-school strategic direction

This is a hands-on, visible leadership role within a highly collaborative environment.

Who we are looking For

We welcome applications from experienced Primary educators who are ready for the next step, including:

  • Learning Area Leaders
  • Curriculum Coordinators
  • Teaching & Learning Leaders
  • Senior Primary classroom leaders

You will bring:

  • Strong knowledge of – and experience working with – the Australian Curriculum
  • A contemporary, research-informed pedagogical approach
  • Experience mentoring and supporting colleagues
  • Confidence leading curriculum conversations
  • A passion for integrated and inquiry-based learning
  • Current VIT registration and Australian experience in a Curriculum role
  • Commitment to child safety and inclusive education

A Master of Education or leadership qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Remuneration

As a smaller independent school, the remuneration structure aligns with the top-of-scale classroom teacher salary plus leadership allowance, pro-rated to 0.8 FTE.

Additional benefits include:

  • Permanent part-time security (not fixed term)
  • Genuine work–life balance
  • Additional gifted leave (discussed at interview)
  • Supportive and collegial leadership culture
  • Onsite parking and excellent public transport access

How to Apply

To express your interest and request the Information Pack, please complete:

👉 https://forms.office.com/r/zWmStUcgnS

Or contact:

Sharon Marlow
Marlow Recruitment
📧 sharon@marlowrecruitment.com.au
Reference: Head of Teaching & Learning
Please include your name, most recent title and school.

Applications will be assessed as received.

Marlow Recruitment has been appointed exclusively to manage this search. A search is being conducted concurrently with advertising.

Finance-led executive role | Change agent | Community impact

This is a rare opportunity for a qualified, contemporary finance leader to step into a senior executive rolewithin a large, complex and deeply respected community organisation.

The role will suit an experienced CFO, COO, General Manager, or similar executive, with a forward-looking mindset, who brings energy, curiosity and modern thinking to their work, and is motivated by building, modernising and strengthening an organisation with long-term impact — not simply maintaining the status quo.

About the role

Reporting to the President and working closely with the Board and senior leadership, the Chief Financial & Operating Officer is responsible for the organisation’s financial stewardship, operational leadership and organisational effectiveness.

This is a finance-led role with genuine breadth, combining strong commercial discipline with oversight of people, systems, facilities, marketing and engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

  • End-to-end financial management, reporting, budgeting and compliance
  • Governance, risk management and statutory obligations
  • Human resources, WHS and people leadership
  • Facilities, security and asset management
  • Oversight of IT systems and digital infrastructure
  • Oversight of marketing, communications and engagement, including digital channels and social media (strategic oversight rather than hands-on content creation)
  • Leadership of professional staff and a significant volunteer cohort

This is a hands-on, high-trust executive role requiring sound judgement, adaptability and the confidence to lead change in a highly visible environment.

Community context and leadership expectations

This role requires demonstrated experience working within a Jewish organisation or a deep, practical understanding of the Sydney Jewish community, including its rhythms, values, events and expectations of an active, contemporary leadership presence.

The role will suit someone who is still actively building their leadership journey and is energised by visibility, engagement and change.

Success in this position is underpinned by a genuine desire to contribute meaningfully, build trust over time and be personally invested in the organisation’s future.

Important context for candidates

To ensure alignment, we wish to be transparent:

  • Recognised accounting qualifications are essential (CA/CPA or equivalent required)
  • Remuneration is modest – relative to corporate executive roles – reflecting the community-based setting
  • The role is based in the Eastern suburbs of Sydney; candidates should live locally or be comfortable with the location
  • There is an expectation of visible leadership and out-of-hours engagement, including attendance at key events and community activities

For the right candidate, the reward is not scale or short-term financial upside, but the opportunity to apply senior capability where it genuinely matters.

About you

You will bring:

  • CA/CPA (or equivalent) accounting qualifications
  • Strong hands-on experience across P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, audit and compliance
  • Proven experience working with Boards, Treasurers and committees
  • Confidence leading multidisciplinary teams across finance, operations, HR, facilities, IT and marketing
  • A calm, modern leadership style with the ability to drive change respectfully
  • Comfort operating in a high-visibility, relationship-driven environment

Experience in not-for-profit or volunteer-supported organisations is highly regarded.

How to apply

To express your interest in this role and request an Information Pack, please complete our Expression of Interest – CFOO form.

Alternatively, you can email:

Sharon Marlow
Marlow Recruitment
📧 sharon@marlowrecruitment.com.au
Reference: CFOO enquiry

Applications will be assessed as received. Marlow Recruitment has been appointed exclusively to manage this search.

We are partnering with a small, Independent Primary School with an Early Learning Centre to appoint a Director of Business.

Reporting to the Principal and sitting on the Executive Leadership Team, this role provides strategic and operational leadership across finance, HR, compliance, enrolments, marketing, facilities, technology and risk. It is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role within a warm, values-led school community.

If you have at least 5 years’ relevant finance and accounting experience gained in Australia, and a relevant tertiary qualification, we would love to hear from you.

To confidentially express your interest, please complete our Expression of Interest Form: Marlow Recruitment EOI Form – Director of Business – Fill in form

Should you have any questions, please direct them via email to Sharon Marlow via sharon@marlowrecruitment.com.au with the subject “Director of Business”.

NEVER TOO LATE FOR A CAREER CHANGE!

Are you a professional with strong transferable skills suited to fundraising, gifts in wills or bequests (for example, professional sales, law, real estate, mortgage broking), and looking to transition into a purposeful, community-focused career?

United Israel Appeal Australia (UIA) NSW is seeking an outstanding professional to join their Sydney office as Bequests / Gift in Wills Manager, leading and growing UIA’s legacy giving program while representing a deeply meaningful cause. This is a permanent part-time opportunity.

Contact Brittany Marlow at brittany@marlowrecruitment.com.au with the subject line “UIA Bequests Manager”. Please include your current job title and organisation. All enquiries will be handled confidentially.

Alternatively, you can complete our Marlow Recruitment Expression of Interest Form – Fill in form