Learning Diversity Leader – POL4

Salesian College Chadstone; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesian College Chadstone in Chadstone, VIC, is seeking an experienced Learning Diversity Leader to drive inclusive education across the college. The role leads the Learning Diversity Team, mentors staff, and collaborates with teachers to strengthen differentiated instruction and reasonable adjustments.

You will oversee personalised learning plans, coordinate interventions, and manage NCCD processes, building partnerships with students, families and external professionals to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading inclusive education in a secondary setting.
• Strong leadership and staff development capabilities.
• Knowledge of NCCD and disability legislation.
• Ability to use data to improve learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in inclusive education across the College.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Learning Diversity Team.
• Strengthen differentiated teaching and reasonable adjustments.
• Oversee personalised learning plans and targeted interventions.
• Lead NCCD processes with accurate documentation and compliance.
• Build partnerships with students, families and professionals.

Skills

Inclusive education leadership

Data-driven instruction

NCCD knowledge

Staff mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Teaching qualifications

VIT registration

Job description

Salesian College Chadstone – Chadstone VIC

Salesian College Chadstone | Ongoing Position | Commencing 2027

Lead inclusive education. Empower teachers. Make a lasting impact on student learning.

Salesian College Chadstone is seeking an experienced, passionate and forward-thinking educational leader to join our College as Learning Diversity Leader – POL4.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an educator who is committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their learning needs or abilities.

As Learning Diversity Leader, you will provide strategic direction and leadership in inclusive education, leading a dedicated team and working collaboratively with teachers and College leadership to strengthen teaching practices, remove barriers to learning and improve student outcomes.

About the Role

This is a key leadership position within the College, responsible for driving a whole-school approach to inclusive education.

You will:

• Provide strategic leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive education practices across the College.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Learning Diversity Team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Work alongside teachers and Learning Leaders to strengthen differentiated teaching, reasonable adjustments and evidence-informed interventions.
• Oversee personalised learning plans, targeted interventions and student support processes.
• Lead the College's NCCD processes, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.
• Build strong partnerships with students, families, staff and external professionals to support positive learning outcomes.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of learning diversity programs, systems and practices.

About You

We are looking for a confident and collaborative leader who brings both expertise in inclusive education and the ability to inspire and support others.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in inclusive education and supporting students with diverse learning needs within a secondary school setting.
• Strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to mentor, guide and develop staff.
• A sound understanding of differentiated instruction, reasonable adjustments, NCCD requirements and relevant disability legislation.
• The ability to use student data and evidence-informed approaches to improve learning outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across the College community.
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration and relevant teaching qualifications.
• A commitment to the Catholic and Salesian values of the College and to child safety.

Further qualifications in inclusive or special education would be highly regarded.

Why Join Salesian College Chadstone?

At Salesian College Chadstone, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to discover their strengths, develop confidence and achieve their personal best.

As Learning Diversity Leader, you will have the opportunity to influence inclusive education across the College, lead a dedicated team and contribute to a learning environment where every student is supported to succeed.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference, not only to individual students, but to the teaching practices and inclusive culture of the College.

Salesian College Chadstone is committed to providing a child-safe environment and promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all young people.