Director of Agriculture - Closing Monday 12th October
The Director of Agriculture provides strategic and operational leadership for Agriculture across SCOTS PGC College. The Director is accountable for uplifting the quality, coherence, relevance and innovation of agricultural curriculum and co-curricular provision, while ensuring responsible oversight of animals, land, facilities, equipment, welfare, biosecurity and associated compliance. The Director will develop agriculture as a compelling pathway for students from wide-ranging backgrounds and as a point of distinction for enrolment, community engagement and regional leadership.
Key responsibilities
Develop, implement and regularly review a multi-year Agriculture strategy aligned with the College's strategic priorities
Establish an annual Agriculture operating plan covering curriculum, co-curricular activities, livestock, land and facilities, partnerships, workforce, events, finances, communications, risk and success measures
Provide educational leadership and oversight of Agriculture curriculum across relevant year levels, including Agricultural Science and vocational or certificate pathways
Work with the Director of Teaching, Learning & Innovation and teaching staff to map curriculum progression, remove unnecessary duplication and strengthen age-appropriate learning
Lift teaching, assessment and practical-work quality through coaching, shared planning, moderation, professional learning and access to contemporary resources
Provide strategic oversight of agricultural co-curricular offerings, including line management of the Head of Show Teams and other clubs or experiences approved by the College
Hold overarching operational oversight for animals kept or used by the College, with documented responsibilities for daily care, weekends, holidays, emergencies and veterinary escalation
Ensure animal welfare systems include appropriate schedules, records, supervision, checks of water, feed, health, fencing and shelter, and prompt response to illness, injury or infrastructure concerns
Ensure Agriculture activities comply with applicable College policies, curriculum and training requirements, workplace health and safety obligations, animal welfare standards, biosecurity measures and livestock identification or movement requirements
Build a purposeful network of producers, agribusinesses, alumni, training providers, universities,



research organisations, professional bodies and community partners
About you
Relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, Agribusiness, Education or a closely related field
Demonstrated leadership in agricultural education, an agricultural enterprise, industry engagement, program management or a comparable setting
Strong contemporary knowledge of agricultural systems and the ability to connect science, production, business, technology, sustainability and careers
Capacity to lead across curriculum, co-curricular and operational environments and to turn strategy into practical, well-governed delivery
Demonstrated commitment to animal welfare, student safety, biosecurity, ethical practice and responsible stewardship
Highly developed communication, collaboration, planning, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to work effectively with adolescents and to support a culture of student agency, responsibility, inclusion and aspiration
Eligibility to hold a valid Working with Children authority and meet all relevant child-safeguarding requirements
Hold, or be willing to undertake and successfully complete, the TAE***** Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
A current driver's licence is required
About us
We are a co-educational day and boarding school in a beautiful rural setting on the outskirts of the city of Warwick, about two hours from the state capital, Brisbane. With a student population from Prep to Year 12, we offer a uniquely personalised education where both breadth and balance are features of our program. An integral element of College life is our emphasis on character development. We want our students to challenge themselves to reach their full potential.
About SCOTS PGC
SCOTS PGC College is a leading private co-educational day and boarding school catering for over 450 students from Prep to Year 12. We strive to provide an education where country values inspire excellence and students will be prepared fully for their future.



Every student is an individual and their education must reflect this. Our role is to provide support, challenges and opportunities for every student to develop to their potential.
Expansive parklike grounds on over 25 hectares
All students benefit from the beautiful grounds with manicured lawns and gardens. The serene Condamine River meanders through the campus and our prize sheep and cattle graze adjacent to sporting fields. All of this, yet we are only minutes from the Warwick CBD.
Modern boarding houses for boys and girls are more like home
As a specialist co-educational boarding school we prepare our young people for the real world by introducing them to an independent and responsible approach to life. Our boarding environment provides a safe and secure space with excellent academic tutoring support.
Extensive access to sports facilities
Sporting facilities abound on campus, with ovals, equestrian jumps, tennis courts, covered netball and basketball courts, and a large indoor sports hall and gymnasium. We cater for rugby, cricket, soccer, netball, basketball, touch football, athletics and equestrian, and much, much more.
SCOTS PGC College, located in Warwick, Queensland, is a leading private co-educational day and boarding school for students from Prep to Year 12, where country values inspire excellence.
The College is set on over 25 hectares of beautifully manicured lawns and gardens and provides outstanding academic, sports, residential and recreational facilities to help challenge and nurture students.
Students benefit from a large communal dining hall where each day they all dine together on healthy, nutritious meals developed by a dietician.
Sporting grounds and facilities abound on campus, with ovals, equestrian jumps, tennis courts, covered netball and basketball courts and a large indoor sports hall and gymnasium to cater for our rugby, cricket, soccer, netball, basketball, touch football players, athletes and equestrians.
Boys' board in modern rooms at the Oxenham Street campus whilst the Locke Street campus is a heritage-listed building that has been stylishly renovated and provides a home-away-from-home for our girl boarders. All students benefit from monitored Wi‐Fi access throughout the campuses.
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