Director of Digital Learning

Villanova College; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova College in Coorparoo, Brisbane, is seeking a Director of Digital Learning to commence in 2027. The role leads contemporary uses of technology across Years 5–12, placing digital learning at the centre of learning design and strategy.

You will oversee the College Digital Learning Strategy, Schoolbox LMS, AI leadership, staff digital capability and the evaluation of emerging technologies, working with the ICT team and college leadership.

Qualifications

• Leadership in digital learning, education technology and innovation.
• Ability to implement and use digital learning platforms (i.e., Schoolbox).
• Support and develop staff and student capability in responsible use of technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and review of the College Digital Learning Strategy.
• Guide the ongoing implementation and refinement of myVilla (Schoolbox), including course design, communication, assessment workflows and resource organisation.
• Provide strategic leadership for the responsible, ethical and effective use of AI across teaching, learning, assessment and professional practice.
• Develop and communicate College guidance, expectations and governance for staff and student AI use.
• Strengthen academic integrity in digital and AI-enabled contexts, including assessment expectations.
• Support Heads of Faculty and teachers to design blended learning and digital assessment that integrate digital and face-to-face experiences.
• Build staff capability in digital pedagogy through professional learning, mentoring and support.
• Explore, pilot and evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, AR/VR, immersive tools and learning analytics, with ICT Team.
• Maintain currency in digital learning practice through partner schools, higher education, industry and external bodies.

Skills

Digital leadership

Education technology

Innovation

Education

Tertiary teaching qualifications

QCT registration

Tools

Schoolbox LMS

LMS platforms

Job description

Full-Time, Fixed-Term (Four Years) | Villanova College | Coorparoo

Villanova College is seeking a Director of Digital Learning to commence in 2027.

The Director leads purposeful, contemporary uses of technology across teaching, learning, assessment and student engagement from Years 5 to 12. This role puts digital learning at the centre of the College’s learning design, with direct responsibility for the College Digital Learning Strategy, Schoolbox LMS, artificial intelligence leadership, staff digital capability and the evaluation of emerging technologies.

Reporting to the Dean of Teaching and Learning, the Director is a member of the Middle Leadership Team and the Teaching and Learning Team. The role works closely with the Director of Curriculum and Studies, Director of Data and Academic Improvement, Director of Pedagogy and Professional Practice, Heads of Faculty and the ICT Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and review of the College Digital Learning Strategy
• Guide the ongoing implementation and refinement of myVilla (Schoolbox), including consistent course design, communication, assessment workflows and resource organisation
• Provide strategic leadership for the responsible, ethical and effective use of AI across teaching, learning, assessment and professional practice
• Develop and communicate College guidance, expectations and governance processes for staff and student AI use
• Strengthen academic integrity in digital and AI-enabled contexts, including clear expectations for assessment
• Support Heads of Faculty and teachers to design blended learning and digital assessment that integrate digital and face-to-face experiences
• Build staff capability in digital pedagogy through targeted professional learning, modelling, mentoring and individual support
• Explore, pilot and evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, AR/VR, immersive learning tools and learning analytics, in partnership with the ICT Team
• Maintain currency in digital learning practice through partner schools, higher education, industry and external bodies

About You

• The successful applicant will: Hold appropriate tertiary teaching qualifications and current Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration
• Bring demonstrated experience leading digital learning or e-learning initiatives in a school context
• Have a strong working knowledge of learning management systems; experience with Schoolbox is highly regarded
• Demonstrate a sound, current understanding of AI in education, including its implications for assessment design, academic integrity, feedback and differentiation
• Be an experienced professional learning leader, able to build capability and confidence across staff with varied digital skill levels
• Work collaboratively with middle and senior leaders to align digital practice with curriculum and College priorities
• Support and participate in the spiritual life and mission of the College, modelling its values and nurturing the holistic development of students

Selection Criteria

• Applicants are asked to address the following criteria in their cover letter (maximum 2 pages):
• Demonstrated leadership in digital learning, education technology and innovation.
• Demonstrated capacity to implement and effective use digital learning platforms (i.e., Schoolbox).
• Demonstrated ability to support and develop staff and student capability in the responsible and effective use of technology.

About Villanova College

Villanova College is a Catholic school in the Augustinian tradition, educating young men from Years 5-12 in Coorparoo, Brisbane. Founded in 1948 by the Augustinian Order, the College is home to approximately 1,500 students and more than 250 staff.

Our motto, Vincit Veritas, “Truth Conquers”, shapes how we teach, how we relate and how we aspire. The College’s strategic priority of Transforming Teaching and Learning drives our commitment to contemporary, evidence-informed practice and the formation of young men of character.

Why Join Villanova?

• A leadership role with clear scope to shape digital learning and AI practice College-wide
• Collaborative and collegial Teaching and Learning leadership team
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression
• Inner Brisbane location

Classification and Term

This position is classified as a Tier 5 Program Leader (Middle Leadership). Initial appointment is for four years. An underlying teaching position complements this fixed-term appointment.

Child Safety and Compliance

Villanova College is committed to providing a child-safe environment and maintaining a respectful workplace free from harassment and bullying. All staff are required to uphold the College’s Student Protection policies and may be subject to child safety, police and reference checks.

Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Agreement (Religious Institute Schools of Queensland) 2023–2026.