Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 2 October 2026

Concordia Lutheran College invites applications for the position of Head of Secondary College, commencing in January 2027. This is a pivotal Executive Leadership role responsible for leading the Secondary College (7–12), and Boarding program within our vibrant K–12 co‐educational Lutheran College.

Concordia Lutheran College – Head of Secondary College

Concordia Lutheran College invites applications for the position of Head of Secondary College, commencing in January 2027. This is a pivotal Executive Leadership role responsible for leading the Secondary College (7–12), and Boarding program within our vibrant K–12 co‐educational Lutheran College.

The Head of Secondary College is a values‐driven leader who sets the cultural tone, inspires excellence, and ensures alignment with the College's strategic direction. Through visible, relational and purposeful leadership, the successful candidate will cultivate a positive school culture, drive academic achievement, strengthen student wellbeing, and empower staff through professional growth and collaborative practice.

About the Role

The Head of Secondary College will:

- Provide strategic, cultural and educational leadership across Years 7–12, fostering innovation, inclusion and wellbeing.
- Oversee day‐to‐day operations of the Secondary College and Boarding program, ensuring a safe, welcoming and high‐performing environment.
- Lead curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting in partnership with the Director of Curriculum (Secondary College), ensuring compliance with QCAA, ACARA and College standards.
- Strengthen student wellbeing, behaviour frameworks and restorative practices through collaboration with the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing (Secondary College).
- Oversee boarding operations, staff development, student care,



compliance and community engagement.
- Lead staff across the full employment lifecycle, embedding a culture of collaboration, feedback, coaching and professional learning.
- Champion the College within the broader community, engaging with families, partner organisations and regional networks.
- Ensure robust compliance across WHS, risk, child safety, CRICOS and legislative requirements.
- Manage budgets, resources and facilities planning in alignment with strategic priorities.
- Maintain a negotiated teaching load (minimum 0.2 FTE) to model exemplary practice and remain connected to classroom learning.
- Providing regular reporting to the Principal, Executive Leadership Team and College Council.

Leadership Scope

- Executive leadership of the Secondary College (Years 7-12) and Boarding program
- Collaborative supervision of Sport Coordinator and Coordinator of Music Performance.
- Strategic influence across whole of College initiatives and K–12 alignment.

Direct line management of:

- Director of Curriculum (Secondary College)
- Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing (Secondary College)

Qualifications & Experience

- Tertiary teaching qualifications and full (or eligible) QCT registration.
- Senior leadership experience in a Secondary or K–12 setting, including line management of leaders and oversight of complex operations.
- Proven expertise in curriculum leadership (Years 7–12), assessment, reporting, data‐informed improvement and QCE/ATAR pathways.
- Experience leading wellbeing,



behaviour frameworks and restorative practices.
- Experience in boarding leadership or operations (highly regarded).
- Strong capability in risk, compliance, WHS and policy governance.
- Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership (desirable).
- Accreditation or willingness to undertake accreditation in Lutheran education (desirable).
- Current First Aid/CPR, Child Protection/Safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain).
- Valid Blue Card and current driver's licence.

Capabilities & Attributes

- A visionary, values‐based leader who fosters a positive, inclusive Christian culture.
- An exceptional communicator skilled in relationship management, stakeholder engagement and highly visible within the community.
- A strong people leader with demonstrated capability in coaching, feedback and change leadership.
- Highly organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Committed to innovation, qualified learning and the effective integration of ICT in teaching and learning.
- A role model of professional integrity and child‐safe practice.

Child Safety & Safeguarding

- Uphold child‐safe policies and procedures.
- Maintain professional boundaries and appropriate conduct.
- Complete mandatory safeguarding training and hold a valid Blue Card.

Eligibility Requirements

- Valid Blue Card.
- First Aid/CPR and Child Protection training (or willingness to obtain).

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined

Gender: Coed

644 Students

60 Teaching Staff

55 Non-Teaching Staff

Concordia Lutheran College's three beautiful campuses combine a rich and varied history spanning more than 70 years in the Toowoomba community. Our purpose is to inspire students to strive for academic excellence and to nurture their aspirations in a caring and vibrant educational setting.

📌 Head of Secondary College (Toowoomba)
🏢 Lutheran Education Australia
📍 Toowoomba