<p><strong>Concordia Lutheran College – Head of Secondary College</strong></p> <p><strong>Full‑time, Permanent Contract</strong></p> <p><strong>Executive Leadership Position</strong></p> <p>Concordia Lutheran College invites applications for the position of Head of Secondary College, commencing in January 2027. This is a pivotal Executive Leadership role responsible for leading the Secondary College (7–12), and Boarding program within our vibrant K–12 co‑educational Lutheran College.</p> <p>The Head of Secondary College is a values‑driven leader who sets the cultural tone, inspires excellence, and ensures alignment with the College’s strategic direction. Through visible, relational and purposeful leadership, the successful candidate will cultivate a positive school culture, drive academic achievement, strengthen student wellbeing, and empower staff through professional growth and collaborative practice.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The Head of Secondary College will:</p> <ul> <li>Provide strategic, cultural and educational leadership across Years 7–12, fostering innovation, inclusion and wellbeing.</li> <li>Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the Secondary College and Boarding program, ensuring a safe, welcoming and high‑performing environment.</li> <li>Lead curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting in partnership with the Director of Curriculum (Secondary College), ensuring compliance with QCAA, ACARA and College standards.</li> <li>Strengthen student wellbeing, behaviour frameworks and restorative practices through collaboration with the Director of Pastoral Care &amp; Wellbeing (Secondary College).</li> <li>Oversee boarding operations, staff development, student care, compliance and community engagement.</li> <li>Lead staff across the full employment lifecycle, embedding a culture of collaboration, feedback, coaching and professional learning.</li> <li>Champion the College within the broader community, engaging with families, partner organisations and regional networks.</li> <li>Ensure robust compliance across WHS, risk, child safety, CRICOS and legislative requirements.</li> <li>Manage budgets, resources and facilities planning in alignment with strategic priorities.</li> <li>Maintain a negotiated teaching load (minimum 0.2 FTE) to model exemplary practice and remain connected to classroom learning.</li> <li>Providing regular reporting to the Principal, Executive Leadership Team and College Council.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Leadership Scope</strong></p> <ul> <li>Executive leadership of the Secondary College (Years 7-12) and Boarding program</li> <li>Collaborative supervision of Sport Coordinator and Coordinator of Music Performance.</li> <li>Strategic influence across whole of College initiatives and K–12 alignment.</li> </ul> <p>Direct line management of:</p> <ul> <li>Director of Curriculum (Secondary College)</li> <li>Director of Pastoral Care &amp; Wellbeing (Secondary College)</li> <li>Boarding Coordinator</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong></p> <p>Applicants should demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>Tertiary teaching qualifications and full (or eligible) QCT registration.</li> <li>Senior leadership experience in a Secondary or K–12 setting, including line management of leaders and oversight of complex operations.</li> <li>Proven expertise in curriculum leadership (Years 7–12), assessment, reporting, data‑informed improvement and QCE/ATAR pathways.</li> <li>Experience leading wellbeing, behaviour frameworks and restorative practices.</li> <li>Experience in boarding leadership or operations (highly regarded).</li> <li>Strong capability in risk, compliance, WHS and policy governance.</li> <li>Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership (desirable).</li> <li>Accreditation or willingness to undertake accreditation in Lutheran education (desirable).</li> <li>Current First Aid/CPR, Child Protection/Safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain).</li> <li>Valid Blue Card and current driver’s licence.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Capabilities &amp; Attributes</strong></p> <p>The successful candidate will be:</p> <ul> <li>A visionary, values‑based leader who fosters a positive, inclusive Christian culture.</li> <li>An exceptional communicator skilled in relationship management, stakeholder engagement and highly visible within the community.</li> <li>A strong people leader with demonstrated capability in coaching, feedback and change leadership.</li> <li>Highly organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.</li> <li>Committed to innovation, professional learning and the effective integration of ICT in teaching and learning.</li> <li>A role model of professional integrity and child‑safe practice.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Child Safety &amp; Safeguarding</strong></p> <p>Concordia Lutheran College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All staff must:</p> <ul> <li>Uphold child‑safe policies and procedures.</li> <li>Maintain professional boundaries and appropriate conduct.</li> <li>Complete mandatory safeguarding training and hold a valid Blue Card.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Eligibility Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Australian working rights.</li> <li>QCT registration (or eligibility).</li> <li>Valid Blue Card.</li> <li>First Aid/CPR and Child Protection training (or willingness to obtain).</li> <li>Current driver’s licence.</li> </ul>