Program Director – Teaching & Learning

In 2025, the newly named Saints College - Ballarat Campus, currently St Joseph’s School, are seeking an experienced leader to shape the future of our school during this exciting transition.

Since 2012, we have led the way in radically inclusive education, supporting students with diverse challenges. We are an inclusive school for 12-25 year olds seeking an alternative to mainstream education. Our environment celebrates all abilities and backgrounds, providing transformative learning experiences catering to individual needs.

We operate multiple campuses located in North Melbourne, Geelong, Colac, Ballarat, and a dual engagement virtual learning campus, BlendED. In 2025, we will expand our offerings with the opening of three new campuses in Fitzroy North, Sunshine, and Bungaree, as part of our growth strategy to establish additional campuses in the future. 

The young people we serve often face significant and complex educational, social, developmental, psychological, health, legal, or familial challenges, which demand unique interventions. Our approach is grounded in the Operation by Principles framework, which combines education with an understanding of trauma-informed practices.

The Ballarat Campus is the newest addition to St Joseph’s school network, having opened its doors in 2024 with a full cohort of 120 young people from the region. Our focus is on delivering transformative, inclusive education for 12-25 year olds facing diverse challenges. With well-equipped music rooms, art facilities, and a woodwork space, we offer tailored programs that cater to each young person’s unique needs. Our expansive outdoor spaces at the nearby Bungaree Campus, opening in 2025, will further enrich the learning experience through nature-based activities and horticulture.

*Subject to VRQA approval

The Role:

It is an exciting time to join St Joseph’s as we are experiencing a period of substantial growth.

We are looking for a full time Program Director – Teaching & Learning at the Ballarat Campus.

You will be employed on an ongoing basis, commencing ASAP, and will be employed under the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022.

This position will attract a responsibility allowance for five years, until end of the 2029 school year.

You will need:

• Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles; Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal and Honesty.
• Tertiary Qualification in Teaching;
• Registration with the Victorian institute of Teaching (VIT) or be eligible to obtain or;
• Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and provide a National Police Check certificate (issued within the last six months)
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Well-developed understanding of the developmental needs of young people from a disadvantaged or disengaged perspective
• Demonstrated leadership experience in staff support, development and professional supervision in education within collaborative multidisciplinary team settings

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.

To Apply:

Forward your application to recruitment@stjosephs.vic.edu.au and include:

• A letter of introduction and a one-page response to the duties and responsibilities listed in the position description and how you would meet them;
• A current curriculum vitae outlining previous experience and skills;
• Two referees (including contact details). Please include a referee from current or most recent place of employment, if this is a school it needs to be the principal.

For further information contact: Troy Strybosch, Campus Principal on 0448 807 615

Applications will be considered as they are received. 

St Joseph’s Schools are a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition and are recognised as a leading organisation for the provision of educational and social inclusion programs for disenfranchised young people. 

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures.  These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.  Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Please review the Information Collection Notice on our website for details about how we manage your employment application information. 

St Joseph’s is a child safe environment. St Joseph's is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and participation of all children and young people under our care. All school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards MO1359. All employees abide by the Child Safety Code of Conduct available at: Child Safe Standards: Policy | StJosephs.vic.edu.au