Expression of Interest – Position of Leadership (POL)

Performing Arts – Drama

Damascus College is seeking Expressions of Interest for POL role Performing Arts - Drama, commencing in 2027 for the remainder of the 2026-2028 POL cycle.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead within a vibrant, future-focused Catholic learning community committed to faith, excellence, and care.

We are seeking visionary and values-driven educators who are committed to leading with purpose, integrity, and a deep sense of service. Our leaders play a pivotal role in shaping a culture of high expectations, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. They model professional excellence, foster a shared vision, and empower both staff and students to flourish.

Successful applicants will demonstrate:

- The capacity to lead and nurture the Catholic identity and ethos of the College, with a commitment to ongoing professional formation as a Catholic leader.
- The ability to articulate and enact a shared vision aligned with the Mercy values and mission of Damascus College.
- Solid interpersonal and relationship-building skills, fostering positive partnerships with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider community.
- Proven capacity to lead, support, mentor, and engage staff through a collaborative and inclusive approach.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage change effectively within a dynamic educational environment.
- A forward-thinking approach to innovation, including the integration of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence in ways that enhance teaching, learning, and administration.




- A commitment to high-quality learning outcomes and continuous improvement within the Performing Arts learning area.

At Damascus College you will find:

- A welcoming, inclusive, and faith-filled community.
- Access to high-quality professional learning and leadership development opportunities.
- Strong collegial support and mentoring.
- Modern facilities and well-resourced learning environments.
- A beautiful natural campus setting that fosters wellbeing, connection, and belonging.

If you are excited by the prospect to inspire others and work alongside committed and professional colleagues, we encourage you to submit your application. Application Requirements For an application to be considered, applicants will be expected to provide and complete:

(1) a Cover Letter

(2) a Key Selection Statement (please refer to the position description)

(3) a detailed resume and

(4) a completed College Application Form

Further information, including the Position Description, is available via our website: Employment - Damascus College For a confidential, no-obligation discussion, please contact the People & Culture Team on (03) 5337 2222.

Applications close 9am Wednesday 19 August 2026.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Damascus College is committed to the safety, wellbeing,



and inclusion of all children and young people. All employees and volunteers of the College are expected to share this commitment and contribute to a culture of safety and care.

Damascus College acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn and work, the Wadawurrung People, and pays respect to Elders past, present, and emerging.

About Us

As Ballarat’s only Catholic co-educational secondary college, Damascus College offers innovative and progressive learning and teaching that inspires and challenges students to be their best and to contribute confidently to the global community. Our diverse curriculum caters for various post-secondary pathways, providing young people with a solid foundation on which to build their lives, by an education that focuses on the development of the whole person.

We understand that each student has individual learning needs and we aim to provide classroom activities that differentiate their abilities and learning styles. Students are encouraged to participate in all activities available at the College, regardless of their skill level, as we firmly believe that a well-rounded education provides young people with the agency to be their best.

We are fortunate at Damascus College to be able to offer our students a contemporary learning environment only 7km from the Ballarat CBD, with access to innovative technology, flexible and modern classrooms and lots of open spaces and bushland. Students graduate from Damascus College with a strong sense of their own identity and worth, and an appreciation of Christianity in the Catholic tradition.

📌 Performing Arts Coordinator - Drama (Mount Clear)
🏢 Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education
📍 Mount Clear