Head Of Campus (Campbelltown South)

Mtc Australia Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Salary sacrifice up to AU$15,999 p/a

Fitness Passport membership

Professional development focus

Job summary

Warakirri College in Campbelltown South is seeking a values-driven Head of Campus to lead a team and oversee enrolments, welfare and campus operations.

The role sits on the Executive Leadership Team, driving strategic initiatives in line with the College plan. Candidates should have a recognised teaching qualification with NESA Proficient accreditation, plus leadership experience and a strong pastoral approach.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed education.
• Recognised teaching qualification with current NESA accreditation at Proficient level or above.
• Minimum of five years’ teaching or student welfare experience.
• Minimum of two years in a leadership role with proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Strong pastoral orientation and ability to support students with social, emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust and lead collaboratively.
• Resilience, sound judgement and organisational capability to prioritise complex issues.
• Ability to build community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Campbelltown South campus, including enrolments, student welfare and behaviour management.
• Coordinate campus staff, resources and facilities to support student needs.
• Contribute to the College Executive Leadership Team and implement strategic initiatives.
• Lead and develop diverse educational teams to achieve school goals.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Educational leadership

Pastoral orientation

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Education

NESA accreditation (Proficient)

Job description

Lead a team. Change young lives. Make a lasting difference.

About Us

At Warakirri College, we educate young people aged 15–22 who have disengaged from mainstream schooling—often due to anxiety, depression, or social disadvantage. Our students are capable, curious, and resilient. They simply need the right environment and dedicated, passionate educators to thrive.

Due to internal promotion, we’re looking for a values-driven educational leader for our Campbelltown South campus who can hold high expectations and high care at the same time.

About the Role

This is not just a school leadership role, it’s ethical leadership that has the power to interrupt disadvantage and change lives. The Head of Campus will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Campbelltown South campus including enrolments, student welfare, behaviour management and the support and coordination of campus staff, resources and facilities.

This role sits within the College’s Executive Leadership Team, responsible for implementing strategic initiatives consistent with the College’s Strategic Plan.

About You

Key selection criteria:

Demonstrated commitment to values-aligned, trauma-informed education.

Recognised teaching qualification with current NESA accreditation at Proficient level or above.

A minimum of five years’ experience in a teaching or student welfare role.

A minimum of two years in a leadership role, with proven ability to lead, support and develop diverse educational teams.

Strong pastoral orientation, including the ability to work effectively with students experiencing social, emotional and behavioural challenges.

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to build trust, lead collaboratively and hold staff to clear expectations.

Highly developed problem-solving skills, sound judgement and organisational capability, with the ability to prioritise and resolve complex issues in line with College and student needs.

Demonstrated resilience and emotional regulation, with the ability to maintain stable, effective performance under pressure or in challenging situations.

Ability to deliver strong community partnerships.

What we offer

A supportive small school environment where positive relationships are at the forefront

Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,999 p/a

A sustained focus on professional development and career progression

Fitness Passport membership

The opportunity to work with a team of committed professionals in an exciting period of College growth.

Child Safety Commitment

Warakirri College is deeply committed tochild safety and wellbeing. The College and its staff uphold the rights of children and young people to feel safe, respected, valued and heard. All staff are required to undergoNational Police Clearanceand hold aWorking with Children Checkin accordance with NSW Child Safe Standards.

Applicants must have full working rights to work in Australia

Applications close: 15 October 2026 at 5pm

Full-time position. Start date: in consultation with successful candidate