Job Description

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Melton Christian College (MCC) is a vibrant multi-campus Christian learning community located near the Macedon Ranges, a region offering an enviable lifestyle only 30 minutes from Melbourne.

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Serving approximately 1,400 students across its Brookfield, Toolern Vale and Online campuses, MCC provides a nurturing setting where students are supported to flourish academically, spiritually, personally and vocationally. Grounded in the values of Christ-Centredness, Excellence, Passion for Teaching and Learning, Community and Respect, MCC is entering an important phase in its educational development, strengthening a connected approach to learning, while responding thoughtfully to emerging technologies, changing pathways and the future needs of students.

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The Director of Education is part of the Executive team shaping the College-wide vision and long-term strategy for teaching, learning and student growth, and ensuring innovation remains purposeful, measurable and responsible.

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Reporting directly to the Principal and firmly aligning to MCC’s Christian mission and future direction, the Director of Education develops and leads a coherent future-of-learning approach, across pedagogy, curriculum, assessment, and academic performance, in a highly relational, inclusive and evidence-informed manner. The Director designs and delivers a professional learning program that values staff agency, building the capability of leaders and teachers, translating research and emerging educational trends into practical and sustainable improvement.

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The successful candidate demonstrates:

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- Active commitment to Christian leadership,



and the mission, vision and values of the College
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- Strategic leadership of pedagogy, curriculum design, assessment, feedback and reporting across all sites
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- Success strengthening educational pathways and learning opportunities to prepare students for further studies, training, employment and adult life
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- Effective coaching and role modelling to impact and enhance staff capability and a culture of continuous improvement
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- Strategic insight utilising data to inform and improve pedagogy, curriculum design and learning engagement
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- Proven executive experience managing educational operations, resources, compliance and risk; and
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- Highly developed relational and communication skills to engage staff, students, families and the wide community.
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Offered as a five-year fixed-term contract with a flexible commencement in 2027, applicants must have a right to work in Australia, an appropriate education qualification and current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration, or the capacity to obtain registration.

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Melton Christian College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, as outlined in its Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy. Melton Christian College Child Safe Framework

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Hutton Consulting Australia is partnering with Melton Christian College in this search and selection process.

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Application closing date: Sunday 11th October, 2026 at 5:00pm however HCA reserves the right to screen and progress eligible applications upon receipt prior to the deadline.

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