Head of Pathways

Toowoomba Anglican School; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Toowoomba Anglican School in Toowoomba, Australia, seeks a Head of Pathways to lead our whole-school career development and pathways program across a K‑12 day and boarding environment. You will guide subject selections, vocational pathways, tertiary study, apprenticeships, traineeships and employment opportunities, collaborating with students, families and external providers.

The role focuses on strategic, student‑centred pathways services across the School, with strong links to industry and

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment to helping young people identify and pursue meaningful education, training and employment pathways.
• Qualification in career development or commitment to obtaining a relevant qualification, such as a graduate certificate or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in career development, student pathways, vocational education, tertiary education, youth support or a similar field.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills for coordinating multiple programs, events and enrolment processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a comprehensive whole-school career development program.
• Provide individual and group career guidance to students.
• Support students with subject selection, changes to subjects and patterns of study.
• Coordinate subject information evenings and prepare supporting information and resources.
• Liaise with external providers, employers, tertiary institutions and industry representatives to strengthen students’ career awareness.
• Coordinate Distance Education enrolments and associated assessment processes.
• Develop and maintain Senior Education and Training Plans for students.
• Monitor student progress and ensure appropriate support and follow-up measures.

Skills

Career development

Organisational skills

Communication

Leadership

Relationship-building

Confidentiality

Blue Card

Education

Career development qualification or Graduate certificate

Job description

Head of Pathways | Toowoomba Anglican School

Guide students to make confident, informed decisions about their future

About Us

Toowoomba Anglican School is Australia’s only coeducational K-12 Day and Boarding School offering boarding from Year 1 to Year 12. We are proudly small by design, ensuring every student, parent and staff member is known and valued within our close-knit community.

Our focus is on providing exceptional care, structure and opportunities for every student to thrive, both in the classroom and beyond.

The Opportunity

Toowoomba Anglican School is seeking an experienced and highly organised Head of Pathways to lead and coordinate our whole-school career development and pathways program.

This is an exciting opportunity to support students as they explore subject selections, vocational education, tertiary study, apprenticeships, traineeships and employment pathways. Working closely with students, families, School leaders, external education providers, employers and industry representatives, you will help students make informed decisions aligned with their interests, strengths and future aspirations.

The successful candidate will be an engaging communicator and relationship builder who can deliver strategic, responsive and student-centred pathways services across the School.

Applicants do not need to be registered teachers. We welcome applications from suitably qualified career development practitioners and professionals with relevant experience in careers education, vocational pathways, tertiary education, industry engagement or a related field.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate a comprehensive whole-school career development program.
• Provide individual and group career guidance to students.
• Support students with subject selection, changes to subjects and patterns of study.
• Work closely with the Dean of Curriculum and Head of Secondary regarding subject selections and post-school pathways.
• Coordinate subject information evenings and prepare supporting information and resources.
• Ensure students and parents receive current information about curriculum developments, subject choices and relevant Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor student enrolments in external vocational pathways, including TAFE at School programs, certificates, apprenticeships and traineeships.
• Liaise with external providers, employers, tertiary institutions and industry representatives to strengthen students’ career awareness and opportunities.
• Coordinate Distance Education enrolments and associated assessment processes.
• Assist students with university Head Start applications and other tertiary pathway opportunities.
• Coordinate QTAC and ATAR information sessions and presentations.
• Manage Pathway Partners initiatives, including Career Insights sessions, Coffee and Conversations, mock interviews, work experience and internship opportunities.
• Support students to develop and maintain their Senior Education and Training Plans.
• Monitor student progress and ensure appropriate support and follow-up measures are in place.
• Maintain current professional knowledge of career development, education, training and employment pathways.
• Handle student and family information with discretion and confidentiality.

What You’ll Bring

• A genuine commitment to helping young people identify and pursue meaningful education, training and employment pathways.
• A recognised qualification in career development, or a commitment to obtaining a relevant qualification, such as a graduate certificate or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in career development, student pathways, vocational education, tertiary education, youth support or a similar field.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple programs, events and enrolment processes.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Effective relationship-building and influencing skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with students, families, School staff, external providers, employers and industry representatives.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to implement strategic career development initiatives.
• Sound judgement and a commitment to maintaining discretion and confidentiality when working with students and parents.
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card), or eligibility to obtain one.

Teacher registration is not required for this position. Applicants with teaching experience are welcome to apply; however, relevant career development and pathways experience will be highly regarded.

What Sets This Role Apart

• Play a key role in helping students develop confidence and clarity about their future.
• Lead a comprehensive pathways program across a coeducational K-12 Day and Boarding School.
• Build meaningful partnerships with tertiary institutions, training providers, employers and industry.
• Develop and coordinate practical career experiences, including mock interviews, internships and work experience.
• Join a caring, values-driven community where every student is known and supported.
• Access professional learning and ongoing development opportunities.

Closing Date: 21 October 2026 we may close the advertisement earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

Together we BELIEVE, Together we CARE, Together we LEARN and Together we THRIVE.

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It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their eligibility to hold a Blue Card. The Working with Children Check/Blue Card must be secured before entering into an employment agreement.

Toowoomba Anglican School supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to ensuring their safety, welfare and wellbeing. Staff are required to comply with the School’s student protection policies and procedures, including ongoing training.