Head of Secondary College

Concordia Lutheran College; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia Lutheran College – Toowoomba QLD is inviting applications for the role of Head of Secondary College (Years 7–12) and Boarding. This executive leadership position shapes culture, drives academic achievement and student wellbeing, and ensures alignment with the College’s strategic direction.

The Head of Secondary College will lead curriculum, assessment and reporting, oversee day‑to‑day operations, boarding, staffing and compliance, and champion school engagement with families and

Qualifications

• Tertiary teaching qualifications and full (or eligible) QCT registration.
• Senior leadership experience in a Secondary or K–12 setting, including line management of leaders and oversight of complex operations.
• Proven expertise in curriculum leadership (Years 7–12), assessment, reporting, data‑informed improvement and QCE/ATAR pathways.
• Experience leading wellbeing, behaviour frameworks and restorative practices.
• Experience in boarding leadership or operations (highly regarded).
• Strong capability in risk, compliance, WHS and policy governance.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership (desirable).
• Accreditation or willingness to undertake accreditation in Lutheran education (desirable).
• Current First Aid/CPR, Child Protection/Safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid Blue Card and current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, cultural and educational leadership across Years 7–12, fostering innovation, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the Secondary College and Boarding program, ensuring a safe, welcoming and high‑performing environment.
• Lead curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting in partnership with the Director of Curriculum (Secondary College), ensuring compliance with QCAA, ACARA and College standards.
• Strengthen student wellbeing, behaviour frameworks and restorative practices through collaboration with the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing (Secondary College).
• Oversee boarding operations, staff development, student care, compliance and community engagement.
• Lead staff across the full employment lifecycle, embedding a culture of collaboration, feedback, coaching and professional learning.
• Champion the College within the broader community, engaging with families, partner organisations and regional networks.
• Ensure robust compliance across WHS, risk, child safety, CRICOS and legislative requirements.
• Manage budgets, resources and facilities planning in alignment with strategic priorities.
• Maintain a negotiated teaching load (minimum 0.2 FTE) to model exemplary practice and remain connected to classroom learning.
• Providing regular reporting to the Principal, Executive Leadership Team and College Council.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum leadership

Wellbeing programs

Staff coaching

Community engagement

Education

Tertiary teaching qualifications and QCT registration

Job description

Concordia Lutheran College – Toowoomba QLD

Concordia Lutheran College – Head of Secondary College

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.

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.

About the Role

The Head of Secondary College will:

Provide strategic, cultural and educational leadership across Years 7–12, fostering innovation, inclusion and wellbeing.

Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the Secondary College and Boarding program, ensuring a safe, welcoming and high‑performing environment.

Lead curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting in partnership with the Director of Curriculum (Secondary College), ensuring compliance with QCAA, ACARA and College standards.

Strengthen student wellbeing, behaviour frameworks and restorative practices through collaboration with the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing (Secondary College).

Oversee boarding operations, staff development, student care, compliance and community engagement.

Lead staff across the full employment lifecycle, embedding a culture of collaboration, feedback, coaching and professional learning.

Champion the College within the broader community, engaging with families, partner organisations and regional networks.

Ensure robust compliance across WHS, risk, child safety, CRICOS and legislative requirements.

Manage budgets, resources and facilities planning in alignment with strategic priorities.

Maintain a negotiated teaching load (minimum 0.2 FTE) to model exemplary practice and remain connected to classroom learning.

Providing regular reporting to the Principal, Executive Leadership Team and College Council.

Leadership Scope

Executive leadership of the Secondary College (Years 7-12) and Boarding program

Collaborative supervision of Sport Coordinator and Coordinator of Music Performance.

Strategic influence across whole of College initiatives and K–12 alignment.

Direct line management of:

Director of Curriculum (Secondary College)

Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing (Secondary College)

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should demonstrate:

Tertiary teaching qualifications and full (or eligible) QCT registration.

Senior leadership experience in a Secondary or K–12 setting, including line management of leaders and oversight of complex operations.

Proven expertise in curriculum leadership (Years 7–12), assessment, reporting, data‑informed improvement and QCE/ATAR pathways.

Experience leading wellbeing, behaviour frameworks and restorative practices.

Experience in boarding leadership or operations (highly regarded).

Strong capability in risk, compliance, WHS and policy governance.

Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership (desirable).

Accreditation or willingness to undertake accreditation in Lutheran education (desirable).

Current First Aid/CPR, Child Protection/Safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain).

Valid Blue Card and current driver’s licence.

Capabilities & Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

A visionary, values‑based leader who fosters a positive, inclusive Christian culture.

An exceptional communicator skilled in relationship management, stakeholder engagement and highly visible within the community.

A strong people leader with demonstrated capability in coaching, feedback and change leadership.

Highly organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Committed to innovation, professional learning and the effective integration of ICT in teaching and learning.

A role model of professional integrity and child‑safe practice.

Child Safety & Safeguarding

Concordia Lutheran College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All staff must:

Uphold child‑safe policies and procedures.

Maintain professional boundaries and appropriate conduct.

Complete mandatory safeguarding training and hold a valid Blue Card.

Eligibility Requirements

Valid Blue Card.

First Aid/CPR and Child Protection training (or willingness to obtain).