Head of Learning and Diversity

St Joseph's College Mildura; Mildura; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's College Mildura seeks an exceptional Head of Learning & Diversity to lead the Learning Diversity team and drive inclusive practices across the College.

You will champion student voice, ensure equitable access to learning, and support staff in implementing personalised adjustments. As a 0.8 role with a 0.2 teaching load, you will oversee Learning Support Officers, work with families, allied health professionals, and external agencies to help every student flourish academically,

Qualifications

• Hold valid VIT registration.
• Passionate, experienced educator with a commitment to inclusive learning.
• Strong relationship builder who can lead and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for students with disability, additional learning needs and diverse learning profiles.
• Support the development, implementation and monitoring of personalised learning plans and reasonable adjustments.
• Build the capability of teaching staff through coaching, mentoring and professional learning.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Learning Support Officers.
• Foster strong partnerships with parents, carers and external support providers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislative, funding and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to a culture where diversity is valued, inclusion is embedded and every student is known, supported and challenged.

Skills

Leadership

Inclusive education

Coaching & mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Registered teacher with VIT

Job description

St. Joseph's College Mildura are seeking an exceptional Head of Learning & Diversityto lead and inspire our growing Learning Diversity team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator and leader who is committed to creating inclusive learning environments and driving positive outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.

This position is open to Registered teachers seeking a leadership opportunity with a 0.8 Head of Learning & Diversity role and a 0.2 teaching load.

About the Role

As Head of Learning & Diversity, you will lead the strategic development and delivery of inclusive practices across the College. You will champion student voice, advocate for equitable access to learning, and support staff in implementing evidence-based adjustments that enable all students to participate, achieve and belong.

You will lead a dedicated and growing team of Learning Support Officers and work collaboratively with teachers, families, allied health professionals and external agencies to ensure students receive the support they need to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities include:

Advocate for students with disability, additional learning needs and diverse learning profiles.

Support the development, implementation and monitoring of personalised learning plans and reasonable adjustments.

Build the capability of teaching staff through coaching, mentoring and professional learning.

Lead and develop a high-performing team of Learning Support Officers.

Foster strong partnerships with parents, carers and external support providers.

Ensure compliance with relevant legislative, funding and reporting requirements.

Contribute to a culture where diversity is valued, inclusion is embedded and every student is known, supported and challenged

As well as holding valid VIT registration, the successful applicant will be a passionate and experienced educator with a commitment to inclusive learning. They will be a strong relationship builder who can lead and support staff, work collaboratively with families, and ensure every student is known, supported and able to succeed.

St. Joseph's College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to child safety and to the Child Safe Standards, and:

adhere to Child Safety legislation and College requirements

place the best interests of students at the centre of all decisions and actions

be familiar with and comply with the SJC Safe Code of Conduct and Child Safety

demonstrate duty of care to students in relation to their physical and mental wellbeing

participate in ongoing professional learning in child safety and wellbeing

promote a culturally safe and inclusive learning environment for all students

Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students.