Whitefriars College is a Catholic boys’ school in the Carmelite tradition. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced educator to join our team as Learning Leader – Health and Physical Education, commencing at the beginning of 2027.

The Learning Leader – Health and Physical Education is a significant leadership role responsible for providing strategic and educational leadership across the Health and Physical Education Learning Area. Reporting to the Deputy Principal – Learning and Teaching, and ultimately to the Principal, the successful applicant will lead curriculum development, strengthen teaching practice and promote engaging, inclusive and contemporary learning experiences that support student achievement, wellbeing and lifelong participation in health and physical activity.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to educational excellence and the capacity to lead and develop a team-oriented team of educators. They will support the design, implementation and evaluation of curriculum programs, assessment and reporting practices, ensuring alignment with the Victorian Curriculum and relevant VCE and VCE Vocational Major requirements.



The ability to teach VCE Health and Human Development would be highly regarded.

This role provides an opportunity for an accomplished educator to contribute to the strategic direction of the College, build staff capacity and foster a positive learning culture that encourages students to develop confidence, resilience, teamwork and a lifelong appreciation of health and physical activity.

This is a three-year Position of Leadership (POL) appointment.

It is expected of all employed at Whitefriars College that they accept and support the ethos of the Carmelite order, and activities directed at the broader aims of the College (e.g. the Carmelite mission in Timor-Leste).

Whitefriars College is a Child Safe school. This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

For a detailed copy of the Position Description please visit

https://www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au/employment/

Applications should be addressed to Mr Mark Murphy, Principal, Whitefriars College and submitted via the link below by 9:00am on Monday, 9 November 2026.

📌 Learning Leader - Health and Physical Education (Donvale)
🏢 Whitefriars College
📍 Donvale