Program Leader (Sports) - Emmaus College, JIMBOOMBA

Brisbane Catholic Education; Jimboomba; Presencial; AUD 87.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Brisbane Catholic Education, through Emmaus College in Jimboomba, is seeking a Program Leader (Sports) for Years 3-12 to lead the school's sports program and foster student and community development.

Starting in 2027, the role coordinates staff, monitors outcomes, and builds partnerships in line with the school’s values. A minimum of 5 years teaching experience and strong leadership are required. Fixed term with potential renewal.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years teaching experience.
• Ability to lead school programs and develop staff.
• Experience in managing program logistics (resources, transport, operations).
• Familiarity with best practices in education supported by ongoing research.
• Strong leadership, financial management, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the designated program in the school.
• Provide professional development and monitor improvement of teachers’ professional practice.
• Induct new teachers within the program (or supervise induction).
• Coordinate the work of staff delivering the program in line with school values.
• Regularly communicate with stakeholders (students, parents, school staff) to ensure smooth operation.
• Organise program activities including resources, transport, operations, staff.
• Keep abreast of best practice in the program area through ongoing reading and research.
• Coordinate the program's evaluation and review.
• Manage staff performance through ongoing professional discourse and appraisal.
• Contribute to school leadership through meetings and collaboration with other leaders.
• Manage financial and material resources including budgets and expenditures.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Staff development

Program management

Education best practices

Program evaluation

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management

Educación

Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers

Descripción del empleo

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our school

Emmaus College is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational ecumenical College with an enrolment of over 1510 students. Emmaus College fosters Christian unity through its active partnership with the local Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran and Uniting churches.

Emmaus is located on 21 hectares in a quiet bushland setting at 48 East Street, Jimboomba. It has been built to cater for the educational and faith needs of the Jimboomba, Beaudesert and surrounding communities. Excellence in learning within a contemporary Christian community is the vision that shapes the Emmaus learning community. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Job description

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our school

Emmaus College is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational ecumenical College with an enrolment of over 1510 students. Emmaus College fosters Christian unity through its active partnership with the local Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran and Uniting churches.

Emmaus is located on 21 hectares in a quiet bushland setting at 48 East Street, Jimboomba. It has been built to cater for the educational and faith needs of the Jimboomba, Beaudesert and surrounding communities. Excellence in learning within a contemporary Christian community is the vision that shapes the Emmaus learning community. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

Commencing in 2027, Emmaus College based in Jimboomba is seeking Program Leader (Sports) for Years 3-12 to join the school to supports the school’s mission by leading the Sports program and fostering student and community development. This position will be responsible for coordinating staff, monitoring outcomes, and building partnerships in line with the school’s values.

• Location: Emmaus College - Jimboomba (S)
• Start date:20/01/2027
• Work hours:30.00
• Salary: $86,601.00 - $124,725.00 + Middle Leader Allowance (Tier 4)+ Super (commensurate with experience)
• Status: Full Time Fixed Term/Variation
• Ad close date: 30/10/2026
• Contact: [phone] | [e-mail]

This is a continuing teaching appointment,with an initial appointment into the Middle Leader position including Middle Leader Allowance, concluding at the end of the current triennium (December 2029). Two subsequent three-year appointments with the Middle Leader Allowance can be offered subject to satisfactory performance in the position and the ongoing existence of the position.

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Lead the designated program in the school.
• Provide professional development and monitor improvement of teachers’ professional practice in areas of identified need in conjunction with Senior Leadership.
• Induct new teachers within the program (or supervise the induction where it is undertaken by another experienced teacher).
• Coordinate the work of staff engaged in delivering the designated program in the light of the values and ethos of the school.
• Regularly communicate with stakeholders (students, parents, school staff and other personnel) to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
• Organise program activities including resources, transport, operations, staff, etc.
• Keep abreast of best practice in the program area through on-going professional reading and research and providing for the professional learning of staff in line with these developments.
• Coordinate the program's evaluation and review.
• Manage the performance of staff through on-going professional discourse, collegial support, observation of practice, facilitation of reflective responses to issues, and formal and informal goal setting and appraisal.
• Contribute to the leadership of the school through active participation in staff and middle leadership meetings, and through close collaboration with other Middle Leaders, teaching staff and appropriate Senior Leadership personnel to review school program.
• Manage financial and material resources within the area of responsibility including the formulation of budgets and the expenditure of allocated funds.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• An experience teacher with a minimum of 5 years teaching experience.
• Proven ability to lead school programs and ensure smooth operations while fostering professional development for staff.
• Experience in managing program logistics, including resources, transport, and operational needs.
• Familiarity with best practices in education, supported by ongoing research and learning.
• Competence in evaluating programs and managing staff performance through professional discourse and goal setting.
• Strong leadership skills, financial management proficiency, and effective stakeholder engagement.
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access– discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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