POL 3 House Leader

St Francis Catholic College Melton; Melton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements and salary

Discounted school fees

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to College gym

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St Francis Catholic College Melton seeks a dynamic POL 3 House Leader for Cobblebank Campus to lead and grow the VET program, SBAT and Structured Workplace Learning, while supporting VCE-VM and VPC learners to engage in meaningful opportunities. You will collaborate with students, staff and industry partners to drive compliance and program excellence.

Join a supportive college community committed to Catholic education, with strong wellbeing and professional development priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider community.
• Highly developed communication, planning, decision-making and negotiation skills.
• The ability to contribute positively to a collaborative professional culture.
• Appropriate expertise and experience in the areas of Teaching & Learning.
• Demonstrated experience in leading best practice in the management of people and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Vocational Education and Training (VET) program at the Cobblebank Campus.
• Drive compliance, innovation and program excellence in VET, SBAT and Structured Workplace Learning.
• Support students across VCE-VM and VPC to engage in meaningful, future-focused opportunities.
• Collaborate with students, staff, families, TAFEs and industry partners to shape pathways for learners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Planning

Negotiation

Leadership

ICT proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Job description

St Francis Catholic College Melton - Melton VIC

Full time

St Francis Catholic College is a co-educational, multi-campus secondary school seeking a passionate and committed person to join its growing team.

Known and respected for its learning and wellbeing programs, the College opened a new campus in Cobblebank in 2023 with an intake of 140 Year 7 students and will accommodate 1500 Year 7-12 students by 2028.

Our Year 7-12 Melton West campus, with its exceptional facilities and secondary pathways, is the foundation upon which our new campus will be modelled.

St Francis Catholic College nurtures each student's spiritual and academic growth in a supportive, caring, encouraging, and faith-filled environment.

POL 3 House Leader - Cobblebank Campus 2027

An exciting leadership opportunity exists for a passionate and organised educator to lead and grow the Vocational Education and Training (VET) program at our expanding Cobblebank Campus. This role plays a key part in shaping pathways for students through VET, SBAT and Structured Workplace Learning, while supporting VCE-VM and VPC learners to engage in meaningful, future-focused opportunities. Working closely with students, staff, families, TAFEs and industry partners, the VET Coordinator will drive compliance, innovation and program excellence, helping students build the skills, confidence and connections for life beyond school.

If you're passionate about leading others and making a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and join our supportive College community.

Commencing January 2027, this is a full-time, POL 3 position.

About the Role

We are seeking forward-thinking educators who are passionate about inspiring young people and committed to excellence in teaching, learning, wellbeing, leadership and Catholic education.

The successful applicants will demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider community
• Highly developed communication, planning, decision-making and negotiation skills.
• The ability to contribute positively to a collaborative professional culture
• Appropriate expertise and experience in the areas of Teaching & Learning.
• Demonstrated experience in leading best practice in the management of people and resources.
• Demonstrated ability to build capacity in others.

Skills & Experience Required

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Bachelor of Education or equivalent)
• A strong commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of the College
• Ability to implement differentiated learning and use contemporary technology to support student outcomes
• An ability to develop and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• An eagerness to learn.

Special Requirements

• St Francis Catholic College promotes the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children; therefore, the successful applicant must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children.
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school is preferred.

Why Join St Francis Catholic College?

Some of the benefits you can expect include:

• Generous leave entitlements and salary packaging, including a paid flexible leave day per school year
• Discounted school fees for staff with children attending the College
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free confidential counselling support
• Access to the College gym (available upon induction, before and after school)
• Professional development opportunities and encouraged career progression
• A strong culture of wellbeing, support, and collaboration across both campuses

Applications close: Monday 21 September 2026 at 3pm.

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, well-being, and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire a Working with Children's Check and National Police Check.

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

St Francis Catholic College is committed to providing every child with a Child Safe environment and is committed to a vigorous and proactive Child Safety Culture.