Classification: School Leader C
Salary: $145,938 - $149,107 plus superannuation
Position No: 02840
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 June 2026
Contact Officer: Viktor Halas on [email protected] or (02) 6142 3288
Details: Canberra College is seeking a dynamic, adaptable, innovative and highly motivated school leader to join our executive team as a School Leader C in the Science and Technology faculty who is prepared to work collaboratively with the other Executive team members to enact the improvement agenda and provide instructional leadership across the college.
As a member of the Executive Team and leader of a Faculty Team:
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Lead and manage the implementation of elements of the strategic plan to ensure that the college achieves its goals and targets.
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Manage professional pathways, teacher registration, contract and probation reporting and professional development of teachers; oversee the human, financial and physical resources of the Science and Technology Faculty Teams to achieve excellent outcomes for all students.
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Undertake a whole college role connected with the focus on design and coordination of the STEM outreach program to facilitate student transitions from high school to college
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Take a lead role in the Affiliated Schools program with the STEM and Design Technologies focus.
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Lead the use of evidence-based practices to improve pedagogy, assessment, and reporting outcomes in line with ACT BSSS requirements that develops students' 21st Century Capabilities through the college-based PLC program.
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Use a coaching and mentoring model to build the capacity and effectiveness of the leadership and teaching teams.
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Contribute to the ongoing development of a positive school wellbeing culture through engaging with our college and broader community.
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Undertake an appropriate teaching load and other duties as determined by the Principal.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- A minimum of 4 years full time (or equivalent) tertiary study leading to the award of a recognised school teaching qualification.
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Current professional teaching registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) or eligibility to obtain TQI.
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Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)
Notes: All applicants are assessed based on merit and in accordance with legislation. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please your Statement of Claims based on the school leadership capability framework outlined in the application package (maximum six pages) curriculum vitae (two pages) and contact information for two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
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