Program Leader - VET

Marist College Ashgrove is a Catholic day and boarding school for boys in Years 5-12, situated in Brisbane's inner Northern suburbs. Inspired by the work of St Marcellin Champagnat, we pride ourselves on delivering a holistic catholic education in all spiritual, academic, social, artistic and sporting domains and where boys are encouraged to always strive to achieve their personal best.

Working at Marist College Ashgrove means joining a community of highly motivated, passionate, professional and experienced individuals who are known for our inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and each other. We are immensely proud of the opportunities that are afforded to students here at Marist College, with excellence in learning and teaching, a robust co-curricular sporting and cultural program and a focus on faith formation and service that assists in developing young men who are prepared for a dynamic world.

The College is seeking applicants for the position of Program Leader - VET, to commence with us in January 2027.

The Program Leader – Vocational Education and Training (VET) is a member of the College Academic Care Team and is responsible for initiating and managing Vocational Education and Training in senior secondary courses (Years 10-12) to meet the needs of the students, consistent with the College Strategic Plan and yearly operational plan.

Essential selection criteria

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Marist ethos and evidence of supporting and modelling a school’s ethos as a College leader.
• Proven experience in both undertaking and leading staff through the operational/administrative/legislative aspects required within your leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability in the support and development of staff through regular monitoring, professional learning and enactment of effective employee relations.




• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain processes to monitor and manage personnel, physical and financial resources to effectively deliver the priorities of the school.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development of self and others.

How to Apply

Your application needs to include the following:

- Resume and Cover letter outlining why you are applying and how you meet the essential selection criteria
- A completed application form, including 3 referees, which is available from the College website

The Recruitment Process

Applications close 9:00am Friday 13 November 2026.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early for this competitive role as the College will shortlist upon receipt of application. The College reserves the right to close the role prior to the 4 March 2026 or extend the application period as needed.

All candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

All applicants will receive an email confirmation of the receipt of their application.

Marist College Ashgrove is a non-smoking workplace.

Download the MCA Application form here.

Download the Position Description here.

Enquiries only - please do not email your application - should be addressed to:

Staff Services

Marist College AshgrovePh 3858 4534

All children and young people who come to Marist College Ashgrove have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly setting, where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm. The College regards its child safeguarding responsibilities with the utmost importance and is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.

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