Head of Pastoral Care 2027

Australian International Islamic College

About the role

The Head of Pastoral Care is the whole-college strategic and operational leader responsible for leading and coordinating student wellbeing, pastoral care and community engagement across all campuses of the Australian International Islamic College (AIIC). Working collaboratively with Campus Principals, Heads of School, and student welfare and wellbeing leaders across campuses, the role ensures a safe, supportive, inclusive and positive learning environment for all students. The position leads the development and implementation of consistent approaches to student wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, engagement, character development and pastoral support, while recognising the individual needs of each campus.

Key responsibilities

- Develop, implement and review a whole-college Pastoral Care and Student Wellbeing Framework aligned with AIIC's strategic priorities and Islamic ethos

- Establish consistent expectations, procedures and practices for student wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, engagement and pastoral support across all campuses

- Directly line manage and provide qualified leadership to the student welfare leaders, Wellbeing Counsellor and other wellbeing roles of the college

- Lead whole-college strategies that place "Respect Before Learning" at the centre of student wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and engagement

- Establish consistent processes for identifying, recording, referring, monitoring and reviewing student wellbeing cases

- Support the consistent implementation of AIIC's Child Protection,



Child Risk Management Strategies and Student Safeguarding policies and procedures across all campuses

- Strengthen partnerships with parents and carers to support student wellbeing, positive behaviour and engagement

- Work across all AIIC campuses to establish consistent pastoral care expectations while responding to individual campus contexts and needs

- Ensure pastoral care practices reflect AIIC's Islamic ethos, values and commitment to the holistic development of students

- Contribute to the development and implementation of the College's strategic priorities and whole-college improvement initiatives

About you

- Demonstrated experience in student wellbeing, pastoral care, or student support leadership

- Professional leadership and management capability with experience supervising and developing staff

- Knowledge of child protection, safeguarding and compliance obligations in educational settings

- Understanding of restorative practices, positive behaviour support and conflict resolution approaches

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, families, staff and external agencies

- Commitment to Islamic values and understanding of Islamic ethos in educational contexts

About us

The Australian International Islamic College is a child-safe environment. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment in accordance with their legal obligations, including child safe standards.

📌 Head of Pastoral Care (Durack)
🏢 Australian International Islamic College
📍 Durack